Texas Questions and Answers

Are bankruptcy employee settlement payments taxable?
My company filed Chapter 11, 18 months ago and I have just received a check (settlement)for vacation pay earned 90days prior to filing the bankruptcy petition. Nothing was withheld. Will I be required...
1 answer  |  asked May 30, 2003 3:35 PM [EST]  |  applies to Texas

Physcial abuse/harassment
My boss physically attacked me and threatened my life and well being in front of a number of people a little over a week ago. I wrote a memo to the President of my company describing the event and ask...
2 answers  |  asked May 25, 2003 10:21 AM [EST]  |  applies to Texas

Trying not to let the door hit me on the rear. . .
Hi Mel. I have been working for a company for nearly three years. In December the owner passed away. Rather than give the business to the son, the widow has decided to sell it. and put us faithful emp...
1 answer  |  asked May 21, 2003 3:05 PM [EST]  |  applies to Texas

wage payment
I work straight commission. Can my employer start penalizing me for late paying customers? He started this 11/01/02.
1 answer  |  asked May 18, 2003 7:09 PM [EST]  |  applies to Texas

wage payment
I work straight commission. After 9 years, can my employer change the way he pays? It was based on sales, now it's based on receivables. Thank you, Janie
1 answer  |  asked May 18, 2003 5:07 PM [EST]  |  applies to Texas

Changing Attorneys
I am currently represented by an attorney on a contingency basis on an employment law case; however, I want to use a different attorney. This subject is not addressed in the signed agreement. Can I ad...
1 answer  |  asked May 13, 2003 7:50 PM [EST]  |  applies to Texas

Changing Attorneys
I am currently represented by an attorney on a contingency basis on an employment law case; however, I want to use a different attorney. This subject is not addressed in the signed agreement. Can I ad...
1 answer  |  asked May 13, 2003 6:45 PM [EST]  |  applies to Texas

Employment Agreement - Compensation typing error in my favor?
I have taken an IT contract position through a recruiting firm here in Texas. They had me sign an Employment Agreement, which they signed as well. I have a question about a portion of the agreement wh...
1 answer  |  asked May 9, 2003 7:04 PM [EST]  |  applies to Texas

Is non compete invalid if I was never paid for employment?
I need some advice regarding a non-compete contract that I recently signed. I took a job with a company on April 21st and had to sign a non compete contract with them. They made me some intial promise...
1 answer  |  asked May 5, 2003 9:25 PM [EST]  |  applies to Texas

Texas non-compete contract
I started work 2 days ago. Today, day (3) the Dr. presented a non-compete contract. I work in the mental health field in a specialized area, program development and management. I have this experience ...
1 answer  |  asked May 1, 2003 8:30 PM [EST]  |  applies to Texas