What can I do after being fired on maternity leave from small company?

In addition to FMLA, there is also the Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978 (“PDA”, 42 U.S.C. 2000e(k)). Under the PDA, an employer with 15 or...

Is this legal for them to do?

There are three issues here: 1) exempt status; 2) docking pay; 3) handbook. 1) Exempt Status: Contractors and exempt employees are not legally...

What labor laws in Texas do we need to be aware of? We just hired an employee who will be working in Texas.

No one can answer this question in an online forum like this. Consult an experienced Texas labor/employment attorney. Share with the attorney...

Should have received or been sent termination papers for being recently let go at my job?

While written notices of termination are a good business practice, employers are not required to notify employees of termination is writing. It is...

Is this illegal to hold a worker away from work then fire them as they return to work?

There is no such legal requirement. Texas is an employment at will state. Typically, unless an employee has an employment contract, or is employed...

It is entirely legal for an employer to set schedules to control the number of hours worked by employees; for the purpose of avoiding overtime or...

What type of legal representation do I need to resolve these issues and would I have a case?

Not all employees are eligible for COBRA. If an employer has averaged 20 or more full time employees for the last twelve months, the employer is...

What should I do?

This is not bullying. This is being a supervisor. "Supervisor" is not a synonym for "sweet."

What can I do?

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

Does the employee deserve to know the termination reasons in the termination letter?

The employer is not required to give a reason, unless the termination is a "for cause" termination. Lay-offs are not "for cause" terminations.