Can my employer fire me for going to the doctor?

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

Legal to force employee to work 2 shifts (graveyard plus normal) in one day?

It is entirely legal for an employer to require an employee to work long hours or awkward shifts, so long as the employer complies with state and...

My husband must be on call every weekday until 11:00am. If the employer finds work, he must leave immediately to the jobsite.

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...

What can I do, legally, if my boss is not paying me due to "lack of funds"?

To avoid legal fees, you can file a wage claim with the Texas Workforce Commission (“TWC”). The TWC will help you recover unpaid wages due. I...

Work injury

As my colleagues have suggested, you should an experienced worker's compensation attorney right away, and seek medical attention for your injuries....

Texas is a right to work state. Typically, unless an employee has an employment contract, or is employed under a collective bargaining agreement...

I have a will/trust/partnership issue re my interest in music legend estate & need contingency fee agreement to dissolve partner

This is a complex situation and, as my colleagues have pointed out, the facts are a little confusing (particularly the role of this ad litem). You...

Do you think I have a case , I was terminated from work while I was on maternity leave

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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Should i hire a contingency lawyer

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

I was working for UPS as an HR Rep area Sup. and was still within my 30 days and was terminated after being late due to Dr. apt?

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