Can I be demoted for Sales?

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),...

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What are a company's responsibilities to its employees during a lay off. How is prejudice evident in such an event?

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

If a former employer tells my prospective employer negative statements about my work history and myself, do i have a case?

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

Reducing offered salary

If you have a written employment contract, the terms of that contract will control your relationship with the employer, and your compensation. ...

In our first reply to a lawsuit for DTP do we have to decide and disclose an intent to counter sue or can we do so later?

I strongly urge you not to try to handle this matter yourself, or rely on free (and necessarily generalized) advice from an online forum. If you...

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Can I obtain a copy of my personal company file?

Personnel files are the property of the employer. Short of discovery during litigation (or certain administrative proceedings), the employer is...

Can I sue if employer removed benefits the night before terminated when they knew my daughter was having surgery the next day?

It sounds like you've signed a severance or separation agreement. Typically, such agreements include extensive waivers which preclude any claims...

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

Should I get paid for all of the hours I work over the 60 I agreed to for my salary.

If you are being required to perform work and the employer is not compensating you for the time, and if you are not an exempt employee, you may...

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IF YOUR COMPANY EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK STATES CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS FOR ABSENCE AND DOES NOT FOLLOW THEM WHAT CAN I DO?

With certain limited exceptions (dealing primarily with accrued vacation and PTO), employee handbooks and employer internal policies are very...