Lubbock, TX asked in Employment Law, Workers' Compensation, Business Law and Communications Law for Texas

Q: Placed two weeks in new job then ran my driving record and said sorry but you can't work here even though it was arrang

I was searching for a new job found one they told me to place my two week in, which I did then come the day I start they run my driving record and tell me they can't cover me no job. Am I able to get legal compensation?

1 Lawyer Answer
S. Michael Graham
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A: Texas is an employment at will State. I don't feel you would have any legal recourse. You would need to consult with a labor and employment law attorney. Workers' comp deals with on the job injuries

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