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I was employed,and was recently aressted in a immigration detention. but got realeased.now my job wont hire me back.

Thad's answer | Answered on September 10, 2009

Though Texas is an "at-will" state, you may have some kind of claim based on your employer's stereotyping you due to your national origin (I'm...

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When an Illinois company has employees in Iowa, which state's department of labor has jurisdiction in a wage dispute?

Thad's answer | Answered on September 10, 2009

Though I'm not licensed in either state, the general rule is that it's the state in which the employee works which has jusrisdiction,and you can...

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Employer's right to lay off employees under TX employment laws

Thad's answer | Answered on September 10, 2009

Both Chapter 21 of the Texas Labor Code and the federal discrimination laws prohibit discriminatory selection for needed layoffs (based on age,...

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Do daycare centers in San Antonio Tx go by Texas Labor Laws or do they have their own rules ans regulations?

Thad's answer | Answered on September 10, 2009

A tough question, since you don't flesh out the reason the employer gives for this, or how restricted your access is to anything you need. It may...

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Can someone please recommend me an attorney in the Virginia area who specializes in Employment/Labor?

Thad's answer | Answered on September 10, 2009

You can find lawyers in most areas, including DC and Virginia, through the attorney listings at www.nela.org, or the following-...

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Do I need an employment/labor attorney?

Thad's answer | Answered on September 10, 2009

Like Mr. Teller, it appears you have a claim, but it needs to be reviewed by an employment lawyer in your area, either from this website or from a...

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Contract Labor

Thad's answer | Answered on September 10, 2009

Though the question is vague, if what you're asking is whether a current employee who temporarily also re-assumes prior duties can be paid for that...

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Along the lines of employers not paying when releasing employees. How does insolvency fall into this?

Thad's answer | Answered on July 09, 2009

Though bankruptcy may keep you from filing/pursuing any suit, even in small claims, you should try to file a wage claim (you can do so online...

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My employeer has paid me small increments of money over the past 6 months, now they would it back do i have to pay them back?

Thad's answer | Answered on July 09, 2009

They could sue you for it based on "unjust enrichment" under Texas common law, probably in a JP court as a "small claims" case, to keep their cost...

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Brother was fired for refusal to transport and use illegal chemicals on the job. What are his options? Can he get unemployment?

Thad's answer | Answered on July 09, 2009

If your brother-in-law can win the "swearing match" (if he's more believable) in Court on whether (1) they requested him to do something illegal...

Thad Harkins's Answers (43)

I was employed,and was recently aressted in a immigration detention. but got realeased.now my job wont hire me back.

When an Illinois company has employees in Iowa, which state's department of labor has jurisdiction in a wage dispute?

Employer's right to lay off employees under TX employment laws

Do daycare centers in San Antonio Tx go by Texas Labor Laws or do they have their own rules ans regulations?

Can someone please recommend me an attorney in the Virginia area who specializes in Employment/Labor?

Do I need an employment/labor attorney?

Contract Labor

Along the lines of employers not paying when releasing employees. How does insolvency fall into this?

My employeer has paid me small increments of money over the past 6 months, now they would it back do i have to pay them back?

Brother was fired for refusal to transport and use illegal chemicals on the job. What are his options? Can he get unemployment?