I was told that my position will be elimated and I will have to apply for one of two new positions

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

Is there any legal action I can take if my job gives out my personal information to other employees or customers?

Gossiping about an employee is not illegal unless it violates a privacy statute. Generally, privacy statutes apply to protected medical and...

My wife was discriminated due to pregnancy and was not promoted to lead position

There are two Federal laws which protect pregnant women in the workplace. Under the Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978 (“PDA”, 42 U.S.C....

Neither Texas nor Federal law require employers to provide paid holidays, paid vacation, or other forms of paid time off (“PTO”). Some employees...

How long can I be placed on Administrative Leave without pay?

In Texas, absent an employment contract or a collective bargaining agreement which establish disciplinary procedures, an employer may make, alter,...

Can I be terminated by upper management for lodging complaints about unfair treatment from the call center manager?

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

Here is an excellent article on the subject of protected leave for treatment of infertility issues. ...

Is “Non-Competition Non-Solicitation” agreement still valid once my client project is completed and I return to my home country?

This is an open, online forum designed for general discussions about broad legal topics. You present a highly fact-specific narrative, and refer to...

Will I have any problem for asking per diem?

It is not illegal to request per diem compensation. If the employer doesn't want to pay per diem compensation, it can say "no."

What are your rights when on FMLA?

To be eligible for benefits under the FMLA, an employee must: •work for a covered employer; •have worked for the employer for a total of 12...