Unfair pay and treatment at work?

Unless you have an employment contract or are a member of a labor union with a collective bargaining agreement you are most likely considered an...

How is overtime defined in Texas?

Texas law mirrors federal law. The general rule is that all employees are to be paid one and one-half times their regular hourly rate for all hours...

I think a bigger issue is why are they classifying you as an independent contractor? If they are doing this to keep from having to pay you overtime...

Why must I hire and whoever get a percentage of my SS disability, when I've done everything so far.?

You do not have to hire a lawyer. As you obviously know, you can represent yourself. You can also cut your own hair and perform your own surgery....

My supervisor notified me before the beginning of my shift that i will have to stay for overtime , is this legal ?

So long as you are properly paid this would not be illegal unless you have an enforceable agreement to the contrary which, in all likelihood, you...

I agree that this is not fair. However, as I was told many years ago "fair is a place where pigs compete for ribbons." Truth is that Texas is an...

What can I do for false termination?

Texas is an at will state which means that, unless you have an employment contract or are covered by a collective bargaining agreement, your...

How do I get out of a contract with my new employer?

Courts regularly enforce these provisions. The right to contract--and to have contracts enforced--is very important in an ordered and civilized...

My partner was placed on admin leave with pay and they stated it was because of her references?

Texas is an at will state which means that, unless you have an employment contract or are covered by a collective bargaining agreement, your...

What can we do??

The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (WARN Act) generally requires employers with at least 100 employees to provide 60 days Notice...