There are two issues raised here: pregnancy discrimination and hostile workplace. 1) Pregnancy discrimination: There are two Federal laws which...

What can I do was fired for being accused of hurting a patient ?

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

The Freedom of Information Act (open records act) applies only to governmental employers. Personnel files, and the information contained therein,...

How long does an employer in the state of TX have to give a terminated employee their accrued vacation pay?

There is no Texas law establishing a period of compensable vacation time. Neither Texas nor Federal law require employers to provide paid...

Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”), an employer may make certain types of payroll deductions from an employee’s paycheck (including a...

It is unclear if this reduction in compensation was retroactive, or if the employer gave notice. If retroactive: There is no specific Texas or...

What can I do when working in a company of 15 or less employees w/ major safety concerns with privacy and workplace vIolence?

This is an open, online forum designed for general discussions about broad legal topics. You present a series of topics with no factual background...

Is it legal to have hrs taken away when an employee is clocked in?

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

Under certain circumstances, when a Wellness program is part of a bona fide benefit plan, federal regulations will per a surcharge, as a coercive...

Can I take legal action against my employer for sexual harassment?

With respect, I disagree with my colleague. The coercive element of sexual harassment is missing from this narrative. Gossiping about an employee...