Will unemployment benefits in TX be denied if I was fired for having a deferred adjudication from 2007, I was hired 2009,

Eligibility depends on whether you were terminated for "misconduct," as defined by the Texas Labor Code. What you've disclosed doesn't appear to...

Can a company lay off a person/terminate with more years experience and time and let a person with less work?

I agree with Mr. Cohen and Ms. Trevino. I would only add that you should apply for unemployment benefits with the Texas Workforce Commission. If...

How do we give our share of a property to one brother.

I agree with Mr. Lautin. I am assuming this is inherited property that you are wishing to give exclusively to the one sibling. If so, a Special...

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In Texas, can I be fired for informing my current supervisor that I have a interview coming up.

Yes. "At Will" employment means your employer can fire you for any non-discriminatory reason. In fact, your employer doesn't need any specific...

I have been living at my apartment a few months can my girlfriend move in?

Depends on your landlord and your lease. I'm sure your lease prohibits unauthorized occupants; thus, you would have to add her as a tenant or...

TX unemployment approved. Employer faxed appeal 2 days after deadline. Why a hearing? Will I have to repay benefits?

It is common for the hearing to be scheduled. The Hearing Officer (HO) will first take testimony as to the timeliness issue. The HO can terminate...

Can I obtain lawyers service to fight unemployment denial ?

Unless there was good cause connected to the work for your resignation, you are not eligible for benefits. If you give 2 weeks notice and the...

What is the statute of limitations on a judgment won in a debit/contract case.

A judgment is good for ten years. You can extend this period by filing for a Writ of Execution. See Ch. 34 of the Texas Civil Practice and...

Maintenance entered my apartment per my request and saw my sons fathers clothes in his room, now are forcing him to sign a leas

A review of your lease would be needed to give a definitive answer. However, your lease likely has a section regarding overnight guests and how...

At the moment, it is probably best to go ahead and be up front with TREC. However, if the underlying statute of limitations has passed, this...