What do I do if my boss won't cut me a check for last weeks pay?

File a wage claim with the TWC.

Can I be terminated when my employer tries to reclassify me as a 1099 when I'm clearly an employee, & I object to this issue?

If I understand correctly, you were an employee, told you would be reclassified as an independent contractor, objected and then were terminated. If...

Can I change an employees job qualifications and terminate if he/she does not meet these new requirements?

Probably not a best practice for several reasons. While not prohibited by law, it probably exposed you to unemployment benefit liability for each...

Is there a proper procedure that a company needs to follow when it comes to informing their employees of a pay decrease?

There's no formal procedure involved but it is up to your employer to prove notice was given. If you did not receive notice until July 8th then...

My husband passed away in 99, i just found his 401k papers. Can I claim this money.

You should contact whoever administers the plan, report your husband's passing and let them determine if there are still assets in the plan. It's...

Can a company be required to honor commitments made in writing prior to a person retiring?

If the insurance plan is covered by ERISA -- and it most likely is -- then it is extremely difficult to have the plan make an exception based on...

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Yes, the vendor can still set up the account because you are eligible for the plan so they set you up as a participant even if you are not...

After struggling for years to pay for basic expenses, I recently found my husband has been making large 401k contributions.

This is really more of a bankruptcy question than an employee benefits question. I've modified the practice area to get the question in front of...

Can a private company force exempt employees to take a vacation day for days after a holiday when the facility is closed.

Unless you work under an employment contract or union contract that says otherwise, your employer can control when you expend paid time off.

CAN A LARGE (OVER 50) EMPLOYER FIRE YOU FOR BEING PREGNANT (IN YOUR 6-7 MONTH) AFTER YOU HAVE WORKED 6 YEARS IN GOOD STANDING.

You may have a case of pregnancy discrimination although this is sort of a unique case. Normally pregnancy discrimination cases arise when the...