Do I have grounds for wrongful termination case?

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

Is it legal to classify one employee as salaried while paying another for the same job as an hourly employee?

It is entirely legal for an employer to classify some employees as salaried and others as hourly, even if they perform the same work. However, it...

It is possible that the medical condition may be covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”). If the employer has, on average, 15 or...

Unfair Termination?

Unfair is not the same as illegal. Texas is an employment at will state. Typically, unless an employee has an employment contract, or is employed...

Is this defamation?

You raise two issues: defamatory statement by a co-worker and termination by an employer. Defamation: In Texas, you can file a claim for...

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Can I sue former employer for slander and discussing my private info with other employees?

In Texas, you can file a claim for slander against a person who verbally defames you, so long as the allegations made by the person are...

DO I HAVE A CASE FOR WRONGFUL TERMINATION AFTER MY BOSS TELLS ME TO GRAB MY SH... AND GET OUT?

It's not illegal to be a jerk. Texas is an employment at will state. Typically, unless an employee has an employment contract, or is employed...

My hours at work are 8am-5pm Mon-Fri My question is Im told I'm late and its not quite 8 yet

If an employer requires an employee to be present at work prior to his/her start time, the employer is required to pay the employee for that extra...

Can you be fired after 15yrs working for the same company under different contracts?

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

Wrongfully terminated from a 501 C 3 Ministry. Worked for 60 days Do I have a case? I was replaced by someone paid 1/2 my rate.

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