Can my employer try to fill my position after they have laid me off without bringing me back first?

Texas does not have a "lay off" statute. Texas is an employment at will state. Typically, unless an employee has an employment contract, or is...

Too late for wrongful termination case?

There are several statutes of limitation which apply to employment termination. Some are two years. Some are four years. You should consult,...

Does my ex terminal manager have the right to give personal information of my pay roll to other employees?

Generally, in Texas, payroll information belongs to the employer and can be used by the employer as the employer deems appropriate. Absent a...

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

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

Can your employer terminate employment you if I-9 verification is delayed by a week?

It's a little difficult to understand your question. More detail might help the lawyers here understand your situation. Normally, verification is...

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

Should I be getting paid weekly over time or just biweekly?

Contractors and exempt employees are not legally entitled to overtime wages, regardless of the number of hours they work. Non-exempt employees...

Do we have a wrongful termination case, possible retaliation?

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

I have been slandered at work

In Texas, a former employer can communicate with current or potential employers regarding a person's conduct or work history. Chapter 103 of the...