Does a new manager have to honor the terms of my work contract if he was not the person who hired me?

A new manager cannot change a definitive contract. But It all depends on the wording of the contract. The promises between the parties will...

Texas is an employment at will state and there is no law to prevent your employer from cutting back your hours, as long as he pays you for the...

I am not in a position to pay for an attorney at this time. Need free legal advice.

You are welcome to call my office and give me information about your sexual harassment charge and then I can tell you what your next steps should...

Isn't there any way to receive my severance package without signing an extensive and ridiculous release?

You should have the release reviewed by an employment attorney. Generally, no company will give you money unless you release it and anyone...

Is Walmart allowed to NOT give out raises?

Yes. Walmart can decide not to give raises, just like any other private business. About the only exception is if you have a contract that...

I was told yesterday that I would be terminated if I did not return to work today, I have infection from surgery,can not work.

If your employer has 50 or more employees and you worked there for more than a year, and you have not been on medical leave for more than 12 weeks,...

Is it legal for a co worker to secretly use a recording device, to record a conversation of another co worker? I'm in Texas

In Texas, as long as one party knows of the recording, it is not illegal to making the recording. However, companies can set their own employment...

Is it discrimination to fire one person for drinking when multiple personal were drinking on the job?

It could be discrimination if you are singled out and treated differently than other employees, especially if they do the same thing and are not...

Should I have a severance offer reviewed?

You should defenitley have the severance offer reviewed by an employment attorney. If you sign it, you will give up any right to file a claim...

Do I have any legal recourse against my employer when they eliminate my job position?

You should certainly have the severance agreement reviewed by an attorney. You could be giving up valuable legal rights if there was some...