Temp agency wants me to tell the employer that I have an active criminal court case (Misdemeanor).

Why do they want you to tell the employer about it?

Withholding severance

Just like the previous version of this question, your employer does not have to offer you severance.

If your employer is not paying you for time that you are working and/or not paying you at overtime rate for overtime you should file a wage claim.

Does a non-compete agreement expire once you leave that company and go elsewhere?

It depends on the restrictions placed by the non-compete agreement.

Is it legal for a parent of one of my team members to run a background check on me without my permission?

Sure. Anybody can run a background check through public records on anybody else.

Talk to HR or you boss's boss.

Do I have to payback premiums for medical insurance if my boss mis-calculated what came out of my check?

In order to maintain your insurance you will have to pay your portion of the premiums even if payroll made an error in deducting the right amount...

Can I take legal action against my former company for delaying the release of my 401K money?

Maybe. It would depend upon several other details about your current situation. I have extensive experience working with 401k plans and I would be...

Under what circumstances should I request an employment contract when accepting a job offer?

The employment contract should define the reasons you can be terminated but most employers will not employ their employees on contract unless the...

Received rof in tx, filed ui application yesterday was told that I might have disqualified myself...how?

If you did not report to work on days you were supposed to work and your job was not protected by FMLA, ADA, or some other job protection, then...