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I was fired after a manager yelled at me and told me to "do my job!" I responded by saying, "you are not going to talk to me that way." The manager then texted higher-level management, and about two weeks later, I was fired for "disrespecting authority." I tried... View More 
answered on Feb 19, 2025
Sure it could be considered "harassment" as that term is commonly understood. It's not illegal employment discrimination.
I notice my boss immediately changing her attitude after a private conversation I had with a coworker in which we both were venting about our mutual boss. The coworker has also had to deal with a shift in attitude from the boss, so I do not suspect it is her talking to the boss. I have noticed an... View More
answered on Feb 13, 2025
If you suspect your employer has been recording your conversations with a fellow employee without consent, you should attempt to ascertain if your suspicion is correct. While it is not "employment discrimination," it may nevertheless be illegal. It may even be a crime.
It is... View More
meaning you have a hard brake which signals the AI to record lets say it records at 6pm but they find nothing then go back to 5pm and write you up for something that they say happened then but the AI camera never went off they just searched the whole tape to find something
My friends mom was mad at me she called my work and made allegations about me cheating my drug screens so they sent me for an observed without a reason why except it was probable cause
answered on Feb 3, 2025
Yes. And being notified by someone that you were "cheating" your drug screens is ample reason for an employer to request an observed drug screen.
My former employer fired me at the beginning of this month, recently found a new job and was told former employer called in to talk negative on me as well as found out where I worked by driving to where I live to get current jobs number off of new work vehicle.
answered on Jan 31, 2025
If your new employer fired you because he believed what your old employer told him about you, you might have a valid claim for defamation.
My employer did not deposit my whole paycheck last Fri. I immediately told my manager and he said others had same issue. I messaged throughout the day and was told payroll was resubmitted at noon on Friday and it will deposit most likely next business day. It's now Thursday of the next week... View More
answered on Dec 12, 2024
You can file a wage & hour claim with the Texas Workforce Commission:
https://www.twc.texas.gov/programs/wage-and-hour/texas-payday-law
I’m a transgender woman and work for DOT, the testing being administered by HHS protocol
answered on Dec 6, 2024
In certain circumstances, you have the right to have a person of the same gender (not gender identity) serve as an observer during a drug test. If you fall into one of those circumstances, you--as a transgender woman--would have the right to insist that any observer be of the same gender (male as... View More
Deposition transcript was never used in arbitration ,case settled during discovery, transcript was shared 3 years later to another lawyer in another arbitration proceeding I was involved in ....it was actually stolen by the associate
answered on Nov 25, 2024
If the associate was an attorney in the law firm that represented you in the arbitration proceeding, he should not share your deposition transcript without your permission.
If the associate was an attorney in a law firm representing another party in that arbitration proceeding, he can... View More
missclassification, breach of contract, fraud, unpaid wages this is for Dallas, Texas
answered on Nov 5, 2024
An arbitration proceeding is very much like a trial. If you have no clue on what is needed, it is extremely important that you hire a competent attorney with experience in arbitration proceedings to represent you to present your evidence, witnesses, and arguments in a persuasive manner and in... View More
Occurred Jan/Feb of this year. Wage claim filled with TWC. No reason was given. I had to contact a different work area to be reinstated. I believe not paying me for the month is a crime. It certainly hurt.
answered on Oct 10, 2024
In my professional opinion, it is not a crime but is good grounds for a wage & hour claim with the TWC.
The employer placed an advertisement with ‘Indeed’ for a position with an estimated salary of $69k-$92k. Upon the offer letter/hiring, it was $20.46. After persistent research and enquiring, it led to a wrongful/illegal termination. Could you advise and offer reference details?
answered on Oct 7, 2024
This type of tactic is unfortunately becoming increasingly common. Legally, it is difficult for a job applicant responding to such an ad to prove damages because the job applicant will decline the job offer if the compensation is substantially below what is advertised. At best, the job applicant... View More
Lots of other sketchy practices, kinda want to take down the buissness because of them ranging from gender based and other discriminations during hiring to making employees pay for stolen product.
I was recently terminated from my job. That morning I went to work and clocked in through an app on the phone , which we HAVE to be in the building to accomplish. After an hour of being there and working I was called to the office and fired . The company refused to let me go back in the building... View More
answered on Sep 19, 2024
If you are scheduled to work and you show up as scheduled, the employer is obligated to pay you. You could be entitled to a half day's pay as "show up pay." Check TX department of labor or search for TX wage laws. You can file a claim form. In direct response, no it is not legal for... View More
employer asked me have doctor send over restrictions, employer asked me to modify restrictions to meet their requirements, which I did, and then said I still cant wear my brace that I have to wear.
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answered on Sep 11, 2024
It sounds like you are facing a challenging situation with your employer regarding your return to work. If you have a documented medical need to wear the brace and your doctor has provided restrictions, your employer is generally required to make reasonable accommodations for you under the... View More
Physician ordered head CT scan and was approved by WC.
answered on Sep 4, 2024
It is illegal to terminate an employee in retaliation for filing a WC claim. The timing raises the suspicion that you were terminated for filing your workers compensation claim. Of course, there may be other legitimate reasons why you were terminated. For example, an employee may be terminated... View More
Time period. 12 weeks. I’m full time and salaried.
My staff work 5 am to 10 pm daily. Open every day.
answered on Aug 19, 2024
Yes, you can ask. Texas law does no prohibit an employee from asking to be off Thursday and Sunday instead of Saturday and Sunday.
12,000 and the other plantif 20,000 and we was told the rest went to the class! But if they couldn't find all the class members the remaining go to us the plantif.which we never received any of that settlement
to this date! Was my Attorney suppose to do that! It still to this day... View More
answered on Jul 25, 2024
It is impossible to tell without knowing more information including the size of the class and the amount of your compensable damages
The company has done so many things and I have it all documented in audio recordings, emails and text messages. I have had my schedule changed when coming back off of vacation time without being told. The manager that told me his leadership was telling him to skip steps of the attendance policy was... View More
answered on Jul 23, 2024
If you were issued a "right to sue" letter by either the EEOC or the TWC, the time to file a lawsuit is 90 days from the date of the letter for a federal lawsuit and 60 days from the date of the letter for a Texas state court lawsuit.
In Texas, arbitration agreements are usually... View More
and $25 he showed me my 1st room to clean but it was already clean so I felt uncomfortable as it was because he kept coming in and out of room for towels soap etc but I needed the job. So he took me to a far in back.he never left room n kept saying sex sex for 25 but I SD no I need work money so he... View More
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answered on Jul 21, 2024
I'm so sorry to hear about your experience; it must have been incredibly traumatic. You should know that what happened to you is not your fault, and there are steps you can take to seek justice and support. Reporting the incident to local authorities is crucial as it can help prevent this... View More
answered on Jul 15, 2024
If the person is a party or receives a subpoena, yes that person legally must testify. It's the same as being subpoenaed to testify in court.
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