Chapter 451, Texas

In Texas, retaliation against an employee for filing a workers’ compensation claim is prohibited. Texas Labor Code §451.001 provides that: A...

Right to sue for defamation? Texas

In Texas, an employer or former employer can communicate with current, past, or potential employers, and other parties, regarding a person's...

Termination from job when 22 weeks Pregnant

There are two Federal laws which protect pregnant women in the workplace. Under the Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978 (“PDA”, 42 U.S.C....

An employer can't force an employee to do anything. Every employee has the right to resign and find a more satisfactory job. An employer may,...

Can an employer mandate a meeting on a non-buisness day such as Saturday in Texas

So long as the employer pays non-exempt employees to attend meetings, the meetings can be scheduled at any time and any location.

I recently worked at ACL in a food booth. We had many tip jars out but the owner kept the money. Is this legal?

The answer depends on whether you were functioning as an employee or as a contractor just for the event. Employees (pay reported on W-2): ...

Can I sue for wrongful termination?

Texas is an employment at will state. Typically, unless an employee has an employment contract, or is employed under a collective bargaining...

How can i sue my employer

When an employer fails or refuses to pay wages due, the employee can file a claim to recover unpaid wages (often called a “Wage Claim” or a “Payday...

I am a nurse and my employer wants to withhold my check for two more weeks because my notes were late. Is that legal?

Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”), an employer may make certain types of payroll deductions from an employee’s paycheck without the...

What can I do if my previous employer is lying to TWC about me?

The employer and employee each get to tell their side. The employer has told it's side. You tell your side. Present documents or testimony to...