Time off from work to attend jury duty is considered “protected leave.” That means the employer may not terminate or retaliate against an employee...

If you have an employment contract that has an unreasonable termination clause, can I leave for cause? If so when can I leave?

Employment agreements are generally enforceable in Texas. However, you present a fact-intensive narrative, and refer to documents the attorneys...

I negotiated a multi-year salary agreement with my employer. It is a brief document that lists the multi-year schedule of pay..

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

If a non profit board member is also employed at a profit company, when the CEO owns both, is that a conflict of interest ?

This practice is neither inappropriate nor uncommon. Conflicts on non-profit boards usually arise not from commercial positions, but from the...

Sure you can be fired during training. You can be fired anytime. Texas is an employment at will state. Typically, unless an employee has an...

Do I have a discrimination case against my employer? Trying to follow probation procedure and my employer says it doesn't matter

Employers are not required to alter schedules or provide time off to permit employees to meet their probation obligations. Texas is an employment...

Wrongful termination?

An employer has the right to establish standards and criteria for employment. Texas is an employment at will state. Typically, unless an employee...

I recently filed a claim for back pay against my employer,, my claim was denied, should I appeal?

I concur with my colleagues. In Texas, generally, an employer can alter terms of employment without prior notice. Texas is an employment at will...

Hired as a 1099-Contractor - Boss is not paying and keeps making excuses.

As one of my colleagues has pointed out, you have probably been incorrectly categorized as a 1099 contractor. Receptionist is a position fits the...

Do i need a wrongful termination lawyer?

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