My former employer is accusing me of taking bonuses without permission. Do I need a lawyer?

You should consult an experienced labor and employment attorney and allow him/her to advise you.

I returned from maternity leave and my job was eliminated. I was offered a severance package, but is this legal?

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),...

My husbands employer has denied him health insurance and vacation for almost 2 years even though the company handbook states

You appear to have three issues here: 1) the employer is not following the terms of its Handbook, 2) other employees are receiving healthcare...

Can I be terminated from a job because I didn't prove my dependent on my insurance is my husband? I never filed any ins claims.

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

Is someone eligible for unemployment benefits if fired?

When an applicant for employment falsifies information in their application (such as failing to provide information on past convictions) that...

How can i fight an indefinite suspension?

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

Can i sue?

Neither Federal nor Texas law require employers to give employees breaks. If, however, you are a unionized employee, your collective bargaining...

Not all employers are required to provide COBRA benefits. Government employers, and employers with an average of less than 20 employees for the...

Purchasing computer business.

You can (and should) consult an experienced business transaction attorney and prepare detailed contracts regarding the sale and the seller's...

I was fired from a fast food restaurant with no notice and the manager is middle eastern and it appears he has forty or so cont.

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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