In Texas, an employer may make execution of an employment contract or non-compete agreement a condition of (new or continued) employment. That...

What action should I take and am I liable for someone else's action?

Any vendor (including a subcontractor) can be liable for negligent hiring, if (and it's a big IF) the harmed party can prove that the vendor knew...

How would a person approach an issue in re-guards to discrimination.single you out due to disability and gender.

It's a little difficult to understand your question. Creditors are permitted to make credit decisions based on credit-worthiness. ...

Offered $5000 to drop out of class action. Should we take the money and run?

This is a general forum for discussion of broad legal topics. You present a situation involving very specific facts, and refer to a settlement...

I was wrongfully terminated 5/14/2014 for allegedly refusing a Random Drug Screen on 4/18/2014, 26 days earlier & 17 dispatches

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

I'm trying to figure out if I have been discriminated against. I don't know if there is enough documented data to prove anything

Nothing you describe here arises to the level of discrimination. Legally speaking, discrimination happens when an employer treats an employee...

Being slandered by a person to other people at place of employment.

In Texas, you can seek a restraining order against a person who threatens or harasses you. Notice I said “seek.” There are no guaranties the courts...

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

What's laid off from my job but was for another situation that happened

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

Company refuses to pay yearly tenure bonus.this is told 3 weeks after the year is completed.. what can i do to receive payment?

Discretionary bonuses are exactly that: discretionary. Generally speaking, in Texas, unless an employee has an employment contract, or is employed...