Refusing to sign a noncompete should not qualify you from receiving benefits as it should not be considered misconduct connected with the work. You...

Can an employer reduce my pay and give other employees a raise?

In a word: Yes. Truthfully, the answer may be yes and may be no but to say for certain more information is needed. Determining whether...

Can a company tell me not to come in to work to avoid paying me for a paid holiday? (Texas)

In order to answer this question, we would need to know more about your employment situation. Specifically, whether you are exempt (usually...

When an individual files for unemployment insurance compensation (UI) there are a number of steps the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) goes through...

Can my employer tell me who I can work for if I quit or get fired from my current job?

If you do not have a noncompete agreement then this would be very difficult for the company to enforce. There are a limited number of situations...

Unfortunately, the answer to the question you ask is Yes. A company is free to use poor business judgment and terminate an employee because he or...

Is an employer required by law to interview "green card" holders for jobs?

Yes. An employer may not discriminate against job applicants based on their national origin as long as they are properly documented and legal to...

Nepotism/Discrimination Lawsuit?

Family companies (i.e. nepotism) are legal in Texas. In fact, I am not aware of any state in the Union in which they are illegal. This is one...

If i sign fmla paperwork will it void workerscomp?

You question indicates you may have several complicated issues in play. I recommend you visit with a Board Certified employment lawyer as soon as...

Does company have to pay commissions to employee that was salaried plus commission, once that employee has been fired?

In Texas, this issue will be determined by the wording of the employees compensation agreement, the employment contract, and/or the wording of the...