After 16 years for one company I was let go after a background check.

There are two issues here: 1) the background check, and 2) termination of employment. 1) Background Checks: Criminal background checks are...

In Texas, covenants not to compete are governed by Texas Business & Commerce Code §15.50. A link to the statute is provided below. Generally, if...

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What are my rights job discrimination

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

Is selling an employee discounted item grounds for termination?

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

I was demoted at work for something I said. An employee was offered a promotion when she acted on what was said. What can i do

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

Of course an employer can require an explanation when an employee calls in to miss a day of work. In Texas, absent an employment contract or a...

Yes, an employer may rescind an offer of severance prior to final execution. In this case, final execution includes delivering the signed document...

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Can I be terminated while out of work for a disability waiting for Dr. Appointments and fmla is all used up

Once the FMLA period has been exhausted or denied, the employer is not required to continue employing the affected employee. Here is a link to the...

I work for an engineering group on an hourly basis working an average 84 hour workweek. How do they not have to pay overtime?

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

The lawyers here cannot evaluate an FMLA claim based on these very brief facts. More information is required. Here is some general information...