I earned a bonus for the last quarter that ended on 12/31/2017 the company delayed and fired me as a way of avoiding payment?

The Texas Pay Day Law provides a remedy for you. The payment was due to you within six days of your discharge.

Question regarding severance benefits

Typically an employer requests a general release in exchange for a severance. So, if you have potential claims against the company you will be in a...

Can you sue your employer for taking money out of your check for insurance you never signed up for?

If your Florida employer deducted monies without permission for an alleged insurance policy and kept the monies itself, then you may have a remedy...

Do I need to receive tips as a waitress if I get paid above minimum wage?

The restaurant is engaging in unfair and deceptive trade practices if it is using customer tips to cover overhead, such as payroll. Prior to the...

Can employer terminate my employment and my insurance without letting me know?

COBRA requires written notification of the cancellation of your insurance.

Was I wrongfully terminated?

It depends on the facts. For instance you may have a claim if you felt uncomfortable with your former co-worker due to her discouraging you from...

Can a racial discrimination suit be filed

42 USC Sec 1981 applies to the fact pattern you provided. You may also want to look at your home state's laws to see if there is any relief...

Can I be fired

The FMLA, the ADA-AA and your state's human rights law may protect you. For instance, if your restrictions are temporary and you qualify for FMLA...

Can can a misdemeanor order protection violation keep you from getting a job in a background check?

Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act arrests that did not lead to a conviction cannot be disclosed if they occurred over seven years ago. In...

There are exceptions to the rule that an employee may be fired for missing work due to jail. For instance, if the company has looked the other way...