(TX) My wife gave 4 weeks notice, but was let go that day, is she eligible for unemployment since she wanted to work that time?

There is a good argument that your wife's termination was an involuntary separation and as such your wife would be entitled to workers'...

I was wrongfully terminated 5/14/2014 for allegedly refusing a Random Drug Screen on 4/18/2014, 26 days earlier & 17 dispatches

Are you saying: I) that you were never asked to take a drug screen, or ii) that you were asked to take a drug screen while you were off duty and at...

If you file an EEOC claim against your employer and the employer later lay you off, is their severance agreement binding?

The answer to this question will rest primarily on the terms of the settlement agreement - among other things. If you sign the Severance Agreement...

I've been hired with a company in tx as a contractor I have salary but if I miss a store they deduct it from my salary,can I sue

It appears that your issue would primarily be governed by the Fair Labor Standards Act which is a federal law mandating that non-exempt employees...

What recourse do I have for workplace bulling by a boss of a small financial firm? ( 4 people)

Generally, nothing under the law prevents an employer from being a jerk - unless he 's singling an employee out because of gender, race,...

Can I be fired while under the doctor care and and FMLA leave and also do you suppose to be reinstated are given light duty ?

Generally, an employer is permitted to terminate an employee if the employee is unable to perform the essential functions of his job and the...

Is it legal for my employer to cut my pay on my last two checks without my consent after I quit my job

The one situation I can think of in which it would be legal is if you agreed to it or otherwise consented to it. Sometimes conditions stipulating...

Sexual Harassment- Would you think it would be a good idea to litigate with the company, before filing a claim with the EEOC?

You MUST exhaust administrative remedies before pursuing a sexual harassment claim. In Louisiana, you can do so by filing a charge with the EEOC...

I went 400 miles to work for a co.i was fired for getting arrested the co. Kept my last check and is putting me on the street,

Generally, under Louisiana law, if you did work for the company and the company has not paid you for it, they have to pay you on the next regularly...

Yes. Whoever files the charge will want to bring some proof to the EEOC office demonstrating that they have the authority to assert legal claims...

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