Do I have a legal response and hope of winning in this situation with my job?

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

Can my employer fix my hours on my check if I am a salaried employee and not payed overtime?

There are two issues here: 1) modifications to time cards, and 2) overtime. Modifications to Time Cards: An employer may not require an...

Employers which do not carry workers’ compensation insurance are called “non-subscribers.” In Texas, non-subscriber employers are required to...

Can I negotiate a severance package based on unpaid overtime pay and harassment on the job?

There are two separate, but related, issues here: 1) Overtime, and 2) Severance Agreements. Overtime: Contractors and exempt employees are not...

There is an old saying: “A man who is his own lawyer has a fool for his client." Some ascribe this to Abe Lincoln, but there are much older...

Short answer: Yes. Long answer (which no lawyer can resist): In Texas, generally, an employer can alter terms of employment without prior notice....

Can I sue for employer rights and denied hire

There is no claim relating to the background check. An employer can decline employment based on any non-discriminatory reason. Moreover, you were...

Can I be given a choice to be demoted or quit with no documented reason ?

In Texas, generally, an employer can alter terms of employment without prior notice. Texas is an employment at will state. Typically, unless an...

The statute of limitation for wrongful termination can range from two to four years, depending on a number of factors. However, based on this...

Is it legal for my boss to make me go to clients house to fix mistakes for free?

The answer to this question hinges on whether you are an employee or an independent contractor. Many (maybe most) home service providers who work...