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1 Answer | Asked in Employment Discrimination and Employment Law for Texas on
Q: My employer will not give me a raise because I make more money than people in the Mexico office, is this discrimination?

I live in Texas and the company that employees me was bought by a company based out of Canada. They also bought other similar companies and merged us to together, and based our managers out of Mexico. I have asked for a raise 2 years in a row and both times was told "you make more than your... Read more »

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Mar 31, 2023

It is definitely discrimination but that does not necessarily mean it is unlawful discrimination.

Employment discrimination is unlawful if it is based on your being a member of a protected class, for example race, color, creed, ethnicity, sex, disability, or age.

1 Answer | Asked in Employment Law, Workers' Compensation and Employment Discrimination for Texas on
Q: Hi Carla the EEOC office give this number my situation is hard because they don't payme my bonus and also take my insu

They take my insurance in February and they fired me March and also I thing they.broke the rules and they have alot favoritism I work for 20 uears6

Jaime Victor Papa
Jaime Victor Papa
answered on Jan 10, 2023

It is difficult to understand your question, but if you have been discriminated against in some way you may have a claim. I would need to learn more.

1 Answer | Asked in Employment Discrimination and Employment Law for Texas on
Q: Can an employer legally revoke a PTO request, that was previously approved, as a form of punishment for "mistrust"?

I worked remotely and did not inform my manager. This has never been a part of policy or an issue for the 5 years working for this company -- There is still no officially stated policy for doing so. My manager was personally upset I wasn't in the office and that I did not reply to their email... Read more »

Jaime Victor Papa
Jaime Victor Papa
answered on Jan 10, 2023

This may be a breach of contract. I need to read your contract. Also, I am finding that employers are violating certain laws based on mandated pay polices. I am working on an issue like this now.

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights, Employment Discrimination and Employment Law for Texas on
Q: Is this age discrimination, or something illegal I have an appointment with HR tomorrow

I just got fired from my city's probation department, I was a county clerk. This is a small town in Texas , the issue is that too many people reconzied me , they essentially fired me because I knew too many probationers, that's her words.. is this age discrimination? The only reason I... Read more »

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Dec 20, 2022

No.

An essential part of an age discrimination claim is that you are age 40 or older.

Your question states you are in your mid-twenties.

1 Answer | Asked in Divorce, Employment Discrimination and Sexual Harassment for Texas on
Q: If I expose my boss/dad for cheating with a coworker and divorcing my mom, will it effect her outcome if he's fired?

My dad is my boss at work. He left my mother for one of our coworkers. She's half his age and has only been there six months. She's made sexual advances at me that I blow off. Well he fell for it. The day after he left my mother I arrived at work and he started bossing me on things to do... Read more »

Penny Wymyczak-White
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Penny Wymyczak-White
answered on Apr 10, 2022

I would find a new job and leave the drama behind. Your dad sounds like a jerk.

1 Answer | Asked in Employment Discrimination and Employment Law for Texas on
Q: Can an employer make employees come to work in a good mood when an employee has mental health issues?

Do I need to discuss my mental health issues with my employer?

Teri A. Walter
Teri A. Walter
answered on Dec 1, 2021

I have no idea how an employer would enforce a requirement to "come to work in a good mood," but they could certainly insist on certain behaviors which might suggest that a person is in a good mood, such as being polite to customers or co-workers, greeting customers at the door, smiling... Read more »

1 Answer | Asked in Employment Law, Civil Rights, Employment Discrimination and Health Care Law for Texas on
Q: is it legal for my employer to ask if i've been vaccinated? We have to take a "mandatory" survey

i don't think i should be forced to voluntarily provide medical information

Carrie Dyer
Carrie Dyer
answered on Nov 10, 2021

Yes, nothing prohibits your employer from asking whether you are vaccinated.

1 Answer | Asked in Employment Discrimination and Employment Law for Texas on
Q: Can an employer fire a employee for not getting enough Google reviews from customers?

Example, an employee is required to get 10 customer reviews a month. The employee asks 84 customers for reviews but only 6 respond. Is that grounds for termination when the completion of the goal requires a third party participant to follow through?

Carrie Dyer
Carrie Dyer
answered on Oct 20, 2021

Yes. If you are an at-will employee, your employer can terminate you for any reason or no reason, even if it is unfair. Unless you have an employment contract stating otherwise, your employer can terminate you for failing to get the requisite number of customer reviews - even though the goal is... Read more »

1 Answer | Asked in Employment Discrimination and Employment Law for Texas on
Q: In January I filed an EEOC complaint against my employer. In September, I was terminated. Do I have a legal recourse?

I had no progressive discipline and the only reason I was given was a loss of confidence.

Rhiannon Herbert
Rhiannon Herbert
answered on Oct 19, 2021

More information is needed here. However, filing an EEOC charge against your employer is called a "protected activity," meaning you cannot be retaliated against based on your choice to file the charge. If, after you filed your charge, you noticed your employer started treating you... Read more »

1 Answer | Asked in Employment Law, Family Law, Business Law and Employment Discrimination for Texas on
Q: How to enforce or compel the texas subpoena that was served according to § 24-13-112 . Should I file compel in TX or GA?

How to enforce or compel the texas subpoena that was served according to § 24-13-112 . Should I file compel in TX or GA?

Should I motion to compel in GA along woth motion to transfer to texas court? Bcoz case is pending in Texas court.

Teri A. Walter
Teri A. Walter
answered on Aug 31, 2021

If the case is pending in Texas, then presumably there's no case in Georgia in which to file a motion to compel.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Employment Law and Employment Discrimination for Texas on
Q: Can I as a private club employee be fined or face punishment for knowingly selling alcohol or liquor to a non-member(s)?

I've been routinely facing backlash and scrutiny for trying to enforce the temporary membership rules. I feel like I'll lose my job if I make people pay for them.

Kiele Linroth Pace
Kiele Linroth Pace
answered on Jun 29, 2021

Your boss should back you up on requiring the membership because if you are caught selling to non-members then the entire club's permit could be suspended for 60 days for operating as an "open saloon."

Also, helping someone violate the private club rules is a crime under...
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1 Answer | Asked in Employment Law and Employment Discrimination for Texas on
Q: Do I have a lawsuit?

I was terminated from my job. I was told I was fired due to absences that pertained to my mental health. I was told they didnt want someone working for them that had mental health problems. I was also never offered COBRA insurance and my insurance was canceled 12 days after termination. I was... Read more »

Carrie Dyer
Carrie Dyer
answered on Jun 8, 2021

You may have a claim under the Americans with Disabilities Act. If your employer has at least 50 employees in a 75 mile radius, and you have worked there for at least 12 months, for a total of at least 1250 hours, you may also have a claim under the Family Medical Leave Act. You should reach out... Read more »

1 Answer | Asked in Employment Discrimination and Personal Injury for Texas on
Q: Can I sue a former employer for work-related injury I was hospitalized with no formal termination

No working on conversation no unemployment just hospital bills no formal termination

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on May 27, 2021

A Texas attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. Actually, you might benefit from speaking with not just ONE, but TWO Texas attorneys - (1.) one to look into the injury you describe as occurring in the scope of your employment (a workers' comp attorney) and... Read more »

2 Answers | Asked in Employment Discrimination and Personal Injury for Texas on
Q: Can I sue my former employer for work-related injury and also I was never terminated, just left hanging

Fell 30-seat off of platform lift that was not secured with no harnesses tied Downs or straps, coworker fell on top of me and then the trash bucket fell on top of both of us

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on May 22, 2021

A Texas attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. I'm sorry about your accident - it sounds like it was a terrible fall that was further compounded with the trash bucket. In general, for injuries that take place within the course of employment, legal remedies... Read more »

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2 Answers | Asked in Employment Discrimination and Employment Law for Texas on
Q: Can an employer make you get a covid vaccine for employment consideration? Sounds discriminatory to me.
Rhiannon Herbert
Rhiannon Herbert
answered on May 18, 2021

Generally, the answer to this question is yes. However, there are two exceptions to this general rule. If you have a religious objection to receiving the vaccine, or if you suffer from a disability that renders you unable to receive the vaccine, you can request an exemption from this requirement as... Read more »

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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Civil Litigation, Civil Rights and Employment Discrimination for Texas on
Q: Civil Demand Notice, I was an employee using 10$ off coupons on my transactions. Over time made the company lose 300$

I paid for everything I purchased. I want to start off by stating that. I never once stole anything. These coupons are meant to be used along with our associate discount. I would take the points customers didn’t want and add them to my account. If an item I bought was 100$ then I would end up... Read more »

Kiele Linroth Pace
Kiele Linroth Pace
answered on May 17, 2021

Paying a civil demand after the fact will not prevent criminal charges of theft or forgery. Sometimes the vendor will imply that they won't file criminal charges if you pay the civil demand... but they might anyway. Also, once it is reported to law enforcement the vendor can't dismiss... Read more »

1 Answer | Asked in Employment Discrimination and Personal Injury for Texas on
Q: Can I sue a former employer for a work-related accident that I was unjustly terminated & no letter of termination.

The accident was caused, no letter of termination or final dispensation. I was hospitalized, no workman's compensation, no unemployment. I missed over 24 weeks of work

Daniel John Christensen
Daniel John Christensen
answered on May 13, 2021

It is important for you to contact a board-certified personal injury trial lawyer immediately. You may have a claim, but it is hard to know for sure with the facts provided. I would need to know more about how you were hurt, your injuries and would want to confirm your employer is not a... Read more »

2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law, Employment Discrimination, Employment Law and Personal Injury for Texas on
Q: I am a victims of an attack and assaulted at the work place parking lot by another co-worker as I was unlocking my car.

I work a privately own Medical establishment. The owner who is having me come to work Monday 03/01/2021 in a Hostile environment with the Attacker. And refusing to pay me Medical Leave , due to I am Traumatized and need Medical help and I am scared of my Attacker. The Attacker who's worked... Read more »

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Feb 28, 2021

Contact a member of the texas Trial Lawyers association who handles workers compensation cases in your county. you can discuss with him the options you may have for other claims.

You can also report the assault to the police.

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1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents, Employment Discrimination, Employment Law and Sexual Harassment for Texas on
Q: Confessed having sexual relations with 2 elderly women at last job nothing has happened and frud in car accidents

Confessed at 8pm central time what is happening in Oklahoma

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Feb 24, 2021

It's not clear that you have a question. However as it involves some serious issues, and this is a public site, I suggest you contact an attorney who handles criminal defense in the states where you are charged or where you have concerns and do not discuss these issues on any social media.

1 Answer | Asked in Employment Discrimination and Employment Law for Texas on
Q: Employer let me go after telling me to quarantine and test. Results were negative and let go day 13 of 14 quarantine.

I was informed I had been exposed to the virus. When I told employer they said go home and quarantine immediately for two weeks and get tested. After receiving negative results I contacted immediate supervisor via text. After no response I contacted the owners wife via text stating when I would be... Read more »

Carrie Dyer
Carrie Dyer
answered on Dec 30, 2020

It sounds like your employer may have violated the Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act. Subject to some exceptions, employers with less than 500 employees are required to make 80 hours of paid sick leave available for full-time employees, and the equivalent... Read more »

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