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Can my employer fire me for NOT being available to work on the weekends (which is overtime) on top of my 40 hour week?
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Answered on July 28, 2015
Unfortunately, yes, they can fire you for any reason other than discrimination, harassment, or a few other narrow categories. If you have not been...
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Do I have a case here, be it discrimination, harassment, loss of wages, etc?
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Answered on July 28, 2015
Make a complaint in writing to your manager and HR department. If they fail to do anything, then you may have a case. Please ensure that the...
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Do I need a Discrimination Lawyer?
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Answered on July 28, 2015
I handle these types of cases all the time and I'd say that the biggest mistake is that people fail to put their complaints to writing. He should...
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Can I take my boss to court if I live in there place work for the 3 day out of the week& on call any other day for 100 a month?
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Answered on July 27, 2015
Yes, you have claims for unpaid wages and potentially overtime. An employer cannot require you to be on call at its behest and claim your rent as...
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Unfair Unemployment + No Overtime pay. ?Should I consult both with an attorney or should I consult the overtime with DOL? Thanks
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Answered on July 27, 2015
It's important that you act quickly, as your claims lower each day you wait. As someone who grew up in San Antonio, I know that wage theft goes on...
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Can an employer have you sign something that you will not sue them if you receive a severance?
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Answered on July 27, 2015
You can waive your claims except for wage and hour claims. If you work in-house over there and are paid on commission, it's very likely that you...
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I was just laid off 2 and 1/2 months after returning to work from a few weeks of medical leave. What can I do?
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Answered on July 25, 2015
Get on the phone and get a free consultation from a solid employment attorney. If you were out on FMLA leave, it sounds like you could potentially...
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I live in Texas and did contract work for a company in California. They still owe me money. How do I go about suing them?
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Answered on July 25, 2015
You should talk to an attorney in Dallas. If you were working for the company in Dallas then you can sue them here. It's better to sue under Texas...
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I was out on approved medical leave and before I could return to work I was fired. What can I do about this if anything at all.
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Answered on July 20, 2015
If this was FMLA leave, you should have time. However, you need to talk to someone immediately.
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I am getting harassed at work by a co-worker. Yelling, insulting, etc. (non-sexual). What can I do?
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Answered on July 17, 2015
Unless the harassment involves sexual harassment, you'll have a tough row to hoe. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news.
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