Criminal background checks are generally carried out through databases and services which provide specific types of historic data access (like...

Is it illegal, in addition to non-payment of wages, to demand additional work to be performed before unpaid wages are paid?

This sounds like something which would arise for a contractor, rather than an employee. In Texas, the difference between an independent contractor...

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Can I be legally considered an employee for the 12 months required for FMLA?

This is an excellent question. The FMLA does not precisely define "employed" for the purposes of calculating eligibility. However, the 29 CFR...

Why is my employer disagreeing ?

No responsible employer which has had its property damaged, and which may face liability claims by a third party, would simply accept a single...

Does Texas employment law allow employees to see results of their background checks?

Personnel files, and the information contained therein, are the property of the employer. With the exception of legally-protected information...

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Can I sue my school district for supplying incorrect information to a potential employer?

In Texas, an employer or former employer can communicate with current, past, or potential employers regarding a person's conduct or work history. ...

What labor laws apply to my case?

No one can list all labor laws which apply to you without a direct, face-to-face, consultation. However, based on your question, here are a few...

What will happen to me I'm scared

This is an open, online forum designed for general discussions about broad legal topics. You present a highly fact-intensive narrative, and refer...

Shouldn't I have been insured through my pregnancy? Do I have a wrongful termination case since I was vocal about postpartum?

Two issues are raised here: 1) termination while pregnant, and 2) termination of insurance. 1) Termination while Pregnant: There are two Federal...

Is it legal for Employer to purchase life insurance on his employees, where he is the sole beneficiary

Corporate Owned Life Insurance ("COLI") is also called "dead peasant life insurance. It is legal, though many of the tax advantages of COLI were...

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