Simply taking a contrary position (even if it's factually inaccurate) is not lying or defamation. If the employer's position is wrong , the...

Lunch breaks at work

Neither Federal nor Texas law require employers to give employees breaks. A Texas employer may, however, require employees to take lunch breaks of...

An employee can certainly refuse to use his/her own equipment on the job. However, the employer can, likewise, choose not to continue employing...

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

Can I be terminated from a job , for being in contact/relationship with a ex inmate if they are no written rules about it?

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

My company cut my pay, what can I do?

There are two elements to this question: 1) Wage Reduction and 2) Unpaid Time. 1) Wage Reduction: There is no specific Texas or Federal statute...

Can my Employer make me work all day in the office, and then drive all night?

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

Is there anything I can do about being fired for attendance after the absence was approved by HR?

Here's the good news: if an employee is qualified for, and approved for, medical leave under the Family Medical Leave Act (“FMLA”), the employer's...

This issue is actually very complicated. Overtime eligibility and requirements are established and enforced under the federal Fair Labor Standards...

What legal actions, if any, can we take?

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