The company I work for missed a paycheck.

You are owed the money. Go file a wage claim with the Texas Workforce Commission--Labor Law Department. They will get you your money.

Is there a law stating that my employer MUST give me a copy of my hours if i request it?

I suggest you politely demand the information from your HR department. Explain that the reason you want the information is because you are...

Wages

Unfortunately not--unless you have an agreement from your employer to pay you for this period. Under the Fair Labor Standards Act and the Texas...

You do not provide enough information for us to thoroughly answer your question. However, competing against your own employer can constitute a...

Is it agianst the law for my employer to do what was done to me?

Unfortunately this is a common tactic by some employers. Because Texas is an at will state, and because the employer is not deducting the shortage...

Is a non-disclosure agreement legally binding when signed because of forced retirement?

Non-disclosure provisions are common in severance agreements. In other words, in exchange for payment of a severance, the terminated employee...

I just got a job with a company that says they need me to get a DBA w/her company name. What are the risks?

In my view, this is a risky course of action. Using the other person's trade name may subject you to liability under various legal theories.

What is the statue of limitiation on wrongful termination.

To file a claim under the Americans with Disabilities Act, you must first file a charge of discrimination with the EEOC within 300 days of the...

Can my employer adjust me clock in & out times?

If the punch time is being adjusted to deprive you of compensation for time you actually worked, then you may have an "off the clock" claim under...

Am I being discriminated against?

While being over-qualified constitutes a legitimate, non-discriminatory reason for not hiring you, an employer may not deny you employment because...