Can I sign a work contract that says my employee can hold my final payment check for 4 weeks?

Generally, the Texas Labor Code and related laws can be modified by contractual agreement. If you entered into a valid contract which included...

Can my boss exchange my pay with my assistant with no notice

In Texas, generally, an employer can alter terms of employment without prior notice. Texas is an employment at will state. Typically, unless an...

What do I do if my employer has withheld my pay! I live in Texas and would like to know, what actions if any can I take?

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

Do I need legal counsel present at an upcoming deposition?

The company to which you're contracted should provide you with legal counsel. If they do not, you would be wise to at least consult an experienced...

Fair treatment at work

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

Got laid off along with several other employees today. I need to make sure it is completely OK to sign the severance form.

Separation and Severance Agreements are extremely complex legal documents which usually include strict, binding waivers of claims. Separation...

What can I do if a store manager touch you twice(pushed) on your shoulder and tell you to move?

Other than being irritated, how were you damaged by the conduct of this person?

I want to check because the company has been doing this to more than 100 people for years now. Am i entitled to compensation?

In Texas, the difference between an independent contractor (1099 worker) and an employee (W-2 worker) is determined on the basis of several...

When someone publishes something untrue about you, with the intent of damaging your personal or business reputation, that is libel. The Texas...

What about religion believes. If you lose a job over it.

An employer may not discriminate against an employee based on the employee’s religion, or sincerely held religious beliefs, so long as those...