Unfortunately no, not in Texas. Firing him for the wrong reason or for facts that aren’t incorrect is not unlawful.

You cannot sue a company solely because they are incompetent.

It depends on what your severance agreement says. Some say that any money you make while receiving severance, the employer gets an offset or...

Can I be suspended without pay then brought back and suspended again for no reason?

Unless you have a contract that limits the employer's ability to discipline you, or you are a union member, you can be suspended without pay.

You may have been an employee and not a contractor. On these facts its close but I'd probably lean toward employee. That being said, what are...

Being a woman in IT is tough

It’s very difficult to say. That seems to be an unusually high number of interviews. But that would indicate serious consideration as opposed to...

Can my employer lower my pay rate?

They can change your pay rate at any time absent a contract. They can't tell you that you will make X number of dollars per hour and then after...

How do I go about filling out FMLA paperwork and making sure it gets filed so I'm protected since my employer is Stalling?

Keep asking for FMLA paperwork and put it in writing in emails. Don't make the emails threatening, just keep asking for your FMLA paperwork over...

Is what I have explained legal and can I lose my job if I refuse to stay late?

Unfortunately employers can make whatever demands they want of employees regarding the amount of time they work at a job. If you are a non-exempt...

Isn't it illegal to risk an employees life and then to terminate employment due to a safety hazard?

That could be illegal. There is a Texas common law claim under Sabine Pilot, which says an employer cannot terminate your employment for refusing...