Questions answered by Thad Harkins

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Is taking someone off the schedule at work because they are pregnant illegal?

Thad's answer | Answered on June 02, 2010

I posted an answer just a few minutes ago on a similar question, so please go to the link of other question I answered, which has links to or...

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What happens if i claim pregnancy discrimination against my employer?

Thad's answer | Answered on June 02, 2010

Pregnancy discrimination is protected under the Texas Labor Code, Ch. 21, and under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (which was amended...

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My employer paid me something different than what I turned in on my payroll sheet.

Thad's answer | Answered on March 10, 2010

Though I'm not sure you want to push it too far, as some of the laws involved don't have anti-retaliation provisions, here are the two laws that...

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Former employee wants to sue claiming he was not given health care..

Thad's answer | Answered on March 10, 2010

Tough question, with lots of potential answers (typical of us lawyers), depending on what you're really concerned about. If he's claiming he will...

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Resign under duress

Thad's answer | Answered on March 10, 2010

Though at present you haven't been fired, and therefore might not find an attorney to take you as a client for representing you in litigation, you...

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Would my employer or I be liable?

Thad's answer | Answered on March 10, 2010

I think the context would determine most liability questions - if your name appears with the "Dr." in connection with any opinion that might affect...

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I have a 2 1/2 yr. tenancy. They are asking me to move. I am paralyzed/in wheelchair. Am I being discriminated against in TX.

Thad's answer | Answered on February 25, 2010

I'm not sure whether you can prove that they are asking you to move "because of" your disability, from the information provided, but if that is...

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Can my employer hold my 1099 form even though she hired me as a contractor, with no license? She is retaliating.

Thad's answer | Answered on February 25, 2010

If your contracting "employer" fails to provide your 1099, you need to still report the income, but can also report it to the IRS for failure to...

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Discrimination in work place

Thad's answer | Answered on February 25, 2010

I'm not sure what you mean by a "worker with actinides" ...is this someone with radiation poisoning (actinides include the radioactive minerals in...

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Labor code attn texs

Thad's answer | Answered on November 11, 2009

Following up on the good answer from Ms. Parker, I've attached a link to Chapter 61 of the Texas Labor Code (look at sections 61.014, 61.019 and...

Thad Harkins's Answers (43)

Is taking someone off the schedule at work because they are pregnant illegal?

What happens if i claim pregnancy discrimination against my employer?

My employer paid me something different than what I turned in on my payroll sheet.

Former employee wants to sue claiming he was not given health care..

Resign under duress

Would my employer or I be liable?

I have a 2 1/2 yr. tenancy. They are asking me to move. I am paralyzed/in wheelchair. Am I being discriminated against in TX.

Can my employer hold my 1099 form even though she hired me as a contractor, with no license? She is retaliating.

Discrimination in work place

Labor code attn texs