Is there legal help to help me protect/keep my job?

It is good management practice for employers to investigate claims of wrongdoing, even those that eventually cannot be substantiated. In your...

My manager keeps telling me to stay home while she lets my co-workers do my job. Is it ok? I mean I need the money too!

Unless you have an agreement guaranteeing you your minimum hours, nothing you mention appears to violate any laws. Your employer is free to work...

If salaried with overtime, can employer deduct time if leave work early?

It isn't entirely clear whether or not you are an exempt or non-exempt employee. Contrary to what most people believe, you can be paid a salary...

Generally speaking, if your employer is a non-subscriber and has no arbitration agreement with you, then you can bring a personal injury action in...

Am I supposed to get my last check the day of being fired? Can I Sue for wrongful firing

I generally agree with the previous two answers, but it appears one of your questions was not answered. Generally speaking, under the Texas Payday...

An Employee is on medical leave and being difficult and dishonest. What are our options if we do not want to bring her back?

Any time an employee tosses around the word "discrimination," or words to that effect, you are wise to think through your options. As mentioned...

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I was terminated from my job after admitting to smoking marijuana I was told I could go to free program offered by company

Generally, in Texas, your employer is permitted to discharge you for any reason or no reason; however, they are not permitted to discharge you for...

Can i sue my old employer if im still on light dutyorders from the dr from back surgery when they laid me off?

We would need considerably more information to properly assess your question; however, generally speaking, there are state and federal laws that...

Need to know if I have a case 2 police officers arrived at my place of employment from a tip they recieved

You should talk to a civil rights lawyer in your area. Your description makes it sound like the police were rougher and less reasonable than they...

I need a labor law attorney

Nothing in the law in Texas prevents an employer from discharging an employee who happens to get hurt on the job; however, Texas employers are not...