Texas Questions and Answers

Question on Maryland based Non-compete
HI Mel, I have 2 questions for your review. I signed a non-compete and at will contract in Maryland for a Maryland (Aerotek) base company but have always worked in Texas. Could the Non-compete be enfo...
1 answer  |  asked Feb 27, 2003 11:21 AM [EST]  |  applies to Texas

retaliation
Do you know of any success or question in reguards to wrongfull suspension for unknowingly handling damaged product, then being terminated for the blame? There is more to add to this though I wish not...
1 answer  |  asked Feb 17, 2003 3:17 PM [EST]  |  applies to Texas

Bad Language
Could you tell me where to find information on your webiste regarding fowl language? (A supervisor cursing at an employee.) Thank you for your time.
1 answer  |  asked Feb 13, 2003 5:31 PM [EST]  |  applies to Texas

Mom fired while on medical leave
My mom has been out on medical leave since around July 2002. She is currently receiving long term disability payments, but recently recieved a letter from her employer stating that she had been termin...
2 answers  |  asked Feb 12, 2003 4:02 PM [EST]  |  applies to Texas

terminated vs lay off (benefits still paid.)
I was layed off from my job due to work cut back. I was a full time contractor in the computer Industry. My company confirmed my lay off with the unemployment office when I filed stating that I was NO...
2 answers  |  asked Feb 11, 2003 1:57 PM [EST]  |  applies to Texas

Lazy Lawyers
Is it common that lawyers accept your case, and "decide" they can't help you after a simple demand letter doesn't work. This has happened to me twice, and has wasted a year and a half of a two year fi...
1 answer  |  asked Jan 30, 2003 2:48 PM [EST]  |  applies to Texas

FMLA Violations
I know I have a FMLA case, with proof them falisfying hours as FML in order to fulfill their FML obligation, and "for my best interest, released me of any obligation to return to work." What is the FM...
2 answers  |  asked Jan 29, 2003 1:44 PM [EST]  |  applies to Texas

retaliation
I was recently fired for a few violations, one being retaliation. My question is, in order to have retaliation, do you have to have an act, or is making a comment such as "what comes around, goes arou...
1 answer  |  asked Jan 3, 2003 1:05 PM [EST]  |  applies to Texas

Unemployment Compensation after Severence Agreement
I was laid off from my company due to downsizing and have been offered a severence package of 4 weeks pay. To recieve the severence I am required to sign a "Release of Claims" Agreement. If after the ...
1 answer  |  asked Dec 13, 2002 11:02 PM [EST]  |  applies to Texas

Uphill Battle for Unemployment Benefits
What do you do when your state Unemployment Commission fails to acknowledge a request for rehearing when new evidence is submitted?
1 answer  |  asked Dec 10, 2002 10:02 AM [EST]  |  applies to Texas