Archived
Is there any law or rights to protect employees from being treated so poorly that they have to quit their job to stop the abuse?
William's answer
|
Answered on September 03, 2015
A “hostile work environment” is a legal term of art which applies to a workplace where there is a systematic attempt to harass, threaten, and even...
Archived
If you are working out of town and get paid per diem and a coworker harms you can you file against company employed?
William's answer
|
Answered on September 03, 2015
I'm sorry your son was killed. Generally, in Texas, an employer is not liable for harm caused by the actions of its employees when the action are...
Archived
Employment
William's answer
|
Answered on August 29, 2015
There is no such thing as a W-2 Contractor. In Texas, the difference between an independent contractor (1099 worker) and an employee (W-2 worker)...
Archived
Do I have to tell my employer I am pregnant? If so when do I let them know? If I am to tell them on my own, can they fire me?
William's answer
|
Answered on August 28, 2015
There are two Federal laws which protect pregnant women in the workplace. Under the Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978 (“PDA”, 42 U.S.C....
Archived
Can an employer put a stipulation that you can't have a job to qualify for a severance check?
William's answer
|
Answered on August 28, 2015
In Texas an employer is not legally required to pay severance to departing employees. Therefore, the terms of severance can be established by the...
Archived
To what extent is a Non-Compete contract in Texas enforceable if my employer terminates my employment-at-will status?
William's answer
|
Answered on August 28, 2015
You raise two separate issues: non-compete agreements and workplace defamation.
1) Non-Compete Agreements: In Texas, an employer may make...
Archived
What's the laws on salaried employees?
William's answer
|
Answered on August 24, 2015
You raise three issues: reduction in compensation, (potentially exempt) salaried status, and truck driving.
1) Reduction in Compensation: Texas...
Archived
I quit my job today without a real notice to my employer. What can happen?
William's answer
|
Answered on August 24, 2015
An employer cannot force you to give two weeks' notice. An employer may withhold severance benefits or other fringe benefits when an employee...
Archived
Can I pursue a lawsuit for discrimination?
William's answer
|
Answered on August 24, 2015
Texas is an employment at will state. Typically, unless an employee has an employment contract, or is employed under a collective bargaining...
Archived
I was wrongfully terminated
William's answer
|
Answered on August 24, 2015
Texas is an employment at will state. Typically, unless an employee has an employment contract, or is employed under a collective bargaining...
Ad
Transform legal challenges into solutions.
Connect now to review your situation.
The Avvo Rating explained
The Avvo Rating explained