Generally speaking, an employee cannot be bound to a restrictive contract which they do not sign. Since you're not entirely certain if you signed...

Am i able to get over time pay

Contractors and exempt employees are not legally entitled to overtime wages, regardless of the number of hours they work. Non-exempt employees...

I can put an employee on probation after she pays back the overpayment? if I don't want to fire her....

This isn't a legal question. This is a business question. You have to decide if you want to keep an employee who is popular and was involved in...

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

Can I sue a former partner and employer for telling lies that have prevented me from getting another job?

In Texas, an employer or former employer can communicate with current, past, or potential employers, and other parties, regarding a person's...

About my employment

You should not post personal contact information on a public site like this. I recommend you contact Avvo.com and ask that your question be...

Is there anything that can be done? How can I get my last check?

Chapter 61 of the Texas Labor Code is known as the Texas Payday Law. Under section 61.014 of the Payday Law, if an employee is laid off,...

Neither Texas nor Federal law provides for protected bereavement leave. Texas employers may voluntarily provide bereavement leave, but they are...

Can I request payout of my pto?

You've answered your own question. Neither Texas nor Federal law require employers to provide paid holidays, paid vacation, or other forms of paid...

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What should I do in this situation?

Two wrongs do not make a right. An employer is required to pay employees for hours worked (though there are some exceptions and permissible...