Generally, when an employee signs a severance agreement which includes an affirmation that the employee voluntarily resigns in return for the...

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I was arrested in my job and tried to go back to work and I Was not allowed because of the arrest.

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

Can I dispute a medical bill I signed saying I'm responsible for payment? I'm insured but my insurance won't fully cover it.

You signed the contract. You received the services. You are responsible for the cost. Insurance is simply a way to defray those costs. It is not a...

What legal action should we take? Do we need a lawyer?

There are two primary issues here: pay for work done and the underlying injury. Pay for work done: In Texas, employees must be paid for all...

Can my employer suspend me for low performance (sales quota) based on minimum standards for F.T. employees while working P.T.

The condition described may be covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”). If the employer has, on average, 15 or more employees,...

Retaliation is prohibited in response to a bona fide claim for leave under the Family Medical Leave Act (“FMLA”). Here are the basics of FMLA...

Can my temp agency deduct a payroll processing fee from my check?

Payroll and other fees are generally legal so long as they do not reduce the total compensation below the applicable minimum wage.

Can I receive unemployment? How do I know if I was improperly terminated?

Certainly, as mentioned by my colleague, you can file for unemployment benefits and see how the employer responds. Texas is an employment at...

Can I get fired if I leave because my boss repeatedly refuses to send someone to relieve me? (Going on for over 2 month's )

Under the Surface Transportation Assistance Act (“STAA”), an employer may not discharge an employee or in any manner retaliate against an employee...

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Can I collect 4 years of back pay for being on call 24/7/365

Employers are only required to pay employees for “on call” time when the “on call” time precludes the employee from being able to reasonably use...