How is this legal?

If you did the work they owe you pay for it. Contact a local employment attorney.

Do I have an FMLA, retaliation or whistleblower claim against the at-will state of Texas?

You need to consult with a local employment attorney. It is unlikely that you have a case. You could have stayed employed without demanding the...

Can I sue for overtime wages and must I move out in 2 weeks?

Whether you are entitled to overtime is unlikely. You should call the local Department of Labor wage and hour division and ask them, or call a...

As a W2 employee I would have a certain amount of income that would be protected; do I have any protections as a 1099 ?

More information is needed. Garnishment can reach either w-2 or 1099. You should consult with a local employment or debt collection attorney.

Where do I go from here??

I don't think you should have gotten paid during the period you did not work. You should contact a local employment attorney.

How is it determined what constitutes, "Directly Relates to the Position of Employment"??? Seems vague?

You should consult with a local employment attorney. "Directly relates" probably means something like if the job was as cashier and the felony was...

If an old employer says they overpaid you on your paycheck and you are salary employee are you obligated to pay that back to the

Depends on a variety of factors: what was the agreement; have you changed your position in reliance of the pay you received, etc. You should...

After an acquisition, is there a timeframe within which I must be offered a position/job description and compensation terms?

Unless you have a binding contract of employment or there is a CBA, there is no obligation to give you a job description and compensation terms.

Assuming no exemptions apply, you should be paid for travel time from the yard and back until you've finished work. There may be overtime and...

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What can i do if i have been fired after I complained to the employer about working every week with no overtime pay?

You may also have a good claim for retaliatory discharge under the Fair Labor Standards Act. Contact a local employment attorney as soon as...