Yes you can, and should, consult an attorney before taking a polygraph test. The Employee Polygraph Protection Act of 1988 (“EPPA”) controls the...

I feel I’m being discriminated against by my landlord due to my service dogs and disability

This is not an Employment issue. I have moved it to the Landlord/Tenant forum. Hopefully, you'll get more responses there.

Is it legal to dock someone 15 minutes for being a few seconds early or late to work? I don't get paid if I get here early?

An employer may not require an hourly, non-exempt, employee to work uncompensated hours. If an employer has required an hourly, non-exempt,...

Can I sue the inspector of my house?

This is not an Employment question. I have moved it to the Consumer Protection forum. Hopefully, you'll get more responses there.

Employer data and records, like time entries, are the sole property of the employer. The employer is not legally required to share such records...

As pointed out by my colleague, double jeopardy is a criminal law concept, and is not applicable to labor or other civil laws. In Texas, absent...

Do I have a negligence case if my employer allows banned client back in spa for a prior incident that-occurred with a coworker?

The Occupational Safety and Health Act’s (OSHA) General Duty Clause requires employers to provide a safe and healthful workplace for all workers...

What are the laws for paying an employee who is commission based?

This is a draw system, and is legal. Commissioned sales employees may receive “draws.” A draw is an advanced payment against unearned future...

Can I get unemployment?

Normally, when a person voluntarily resigns from an employment position, that person is not eligible for unemployment benefits. The only way for a...

Can an employer reduce my pay when I help out in a different department without notice?

There is no specific Texas or Federal statute prohibiting an employer from retroactively modifying an employee's wages. However, both the Texas...