Will this be grounds for termination or disciplinary action?

Could they legally terminate you for this? Yes. Is it likely? No. Almost all workers are employed "at will," which means the employer can...

Can I sue a possibe employer?

The general legal rule is that an employer can refuse to hire you for any reason at all. The only time that it becomes illegal for an employer...

Can a potential employer record an over the phone interview with the consent of the interviwee?

Texas law permits an individual to record any conversation to which they are a party. They do not need the consent of the other party, and they do...

How hard is it for someone to link me to a company I did work for under a pseudonym? What protections exist for my privacy?

The IRS does not give out your personal information. The Social Security Administration does not give out your personal information. As to the...

Why can an employer deduct overtime from vacation time ?

You are legally entitled to be paid overtime for all of the hours you work over 40 hours in one week. The only time that counts towards that 40...

Can my employer tell me my PDL/FMLA will expire on the day my baby is born regardless of when my PDL/FMLA should expire?

PDL gives you up to 17-1/3 weeks of job-protected leave for pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions. Because PDL covers recovery...

Can I submit a private security video to a local news agency?

This would be legal, if the local news agency decides that it wants to broadcast the footage. If you are currently involved in litigation with...

It depends on exactly what your former employer said. As a general rule, your former employer is allowed to say anything she wants to say about...

I was hired for a position at an hourly rate and I accepted it. Now they change it to a salary position do I have to accept?

Can the employer legally change the terms and conditions of your employment before you have even started? Yes. They can legally change you from...

The cost of employment arbitration in California

It depends on the case. Usually an employer can expect to spend somewhere between $10,000 and $100,000 on defense costs in a single-plaintiff...