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Unless that offer letter you signed contains a specific guaranties term of employment, there's not much you can do here. Texas is an employment at...

Hi, I have resigned from my previous Employer with a one day notice and I have completed all the exit formalities and came out.

A Texas employer may legally recover overpaid wages or other compensation. However, the employer’s ability to recover inaccurately paid taxes is...

My job gave out payroll checks but there was no money in the account, can they fire me if I don't show up.

The short answer is yes, an employer can terminate an employee for just about any reason (including failing to appear for work). However, if the...

What happens when your employment is terminated with a company and your life insurance is cancelled?

With a fact-intensive scenario, it is difficult for attorneys to give useful answers in an online forum which is generally used to provide...

Who will be a good attorney to take a case of wrongful termination, here in San Antonio Texas?

Avvo.com's rules do not permit us to recommend specific attorneys in these posts. You can use the "find a lawyer" link, above, to search for...

I feel I was terminated in retaliation for a corporate complaint I filed against our administrator.

In general, it is not illegal to be a jerk or a bad boss. However, if a supervisor or coworker makes genuine physical threats against an employee,...

I have been ill for the past 3 weeks and my doctor recommends me to be out for another month, can my job just fire me for that?

Here's the good news: If an employee is qualified for, and approved for, medical leave under the Family Medical Leave Act (“FMLA”), the employer's...

Can I be demoted while I am on medical leave

Here's the good news: If an employee is qualified for, and approved for, medical leave under the Family Medical Leave Act (“FMLA”), the employer's...

URGENT My employer is accusing me of horizontal violence. They are asking me to either sign a letter or to resign. Help?

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

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Do I have a valid case and a chance at winning against my employer?

There are two Federal laws protecting pregnant women in the workplace. Under the Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978 (“PDA”, 42 U.S.C. 2000e(k)),...