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2 Answers | Asked in Arbitration / Mediation Law, Employment Discrimination and Employment Law for Texas on
Q: Can an associate in a law firm give a lawyer in another firm a copy your arbitration deposition transcript 3 years pos

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

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
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...
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Q: I need help with an arbitration hearing i have no clue on what is needed nor required nor steps of processes or laws

missclassification, breach of contract, fraud, unpaid wages this is for Dallas, Texas

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
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

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Q: I need help with an arbitration hearing i have no clue on what is needed nor required nor steps of processes or laws

missclassification, breach of contract, fraud, unpaid wages this is for Dallas, Texas

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Nov 7, 2024

For arbitrations hosted by large entities such as the American Arbitration Association, your matter is probably assigned an Arbitrator and a Case Administrator. The Case Administrator may be able to provide you with guidance regarding location of hearing, scheduling/adjournments, format for... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Employment Discrimination and Employment Law for Texas on
Q: Could you advise and offer reference details on a matter of an employer using ‘Bait and Switch’ tactics?

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?

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
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

1 Answer | Asked in Employment Discrimination and Employment Law for Texas on
Q: Is it legal for my HR department to override my time clock for the day at work to make it seem as if I never arrived ?

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

Maurice Mandel II
Maurice Mandel II
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

1 Answer | Asked in Workers' Compensation and Employment Discrimination for Texas on
Q: I was fired from my job one week after filing a worker’s comp claim. Is this something an attorney needs to handle?

Physician ordered head CT scan and was approved by WC.

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
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

1 Answer | Asked in Employment Law and Employment Discrimination for Texas on
Q: I was granted permission to sue my employer in December 2023 and they have been retailing sense. What can I do?

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

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
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...
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1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights, Constitutional Law, Employment Discrimination and Employment Law for Texas on
Q: I was sexually harrased at 1st day of work I rented a room for a week and a half so he offered work for room and board

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

1 Answer | Asked in Employment Discrimination and Civil Litigation for Texas on
Q: If a person is deposed, does he/she legally have testify in a deposition?
John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
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.

1 Answer | Asked in Employment Law, Personal Injury, Employment Discrimination and Libel & Slander for Texas on
Q: A year ago, I discovered my boss was spreading lies to fire/bully me out of my job.

My boss tried to fire me by spreading false rumors that I was threatening and bullying coworkers. She falsely claimed in a group chat with other managers that I was a gangster and mentally unstable. The store HR representative accused me of being a warlock/witch who casts spells. After discovering... View More

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Jun 28, 2024

Employment discrimination requires proof that your employer took adverse employment action against you based upon an unlawful reason such as your race, color, nationality, ethnicity, sex, age, disability, religion, or pregnancy. Your employer can lawfully take adverse employment against you based... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Employment Law, Civil Rights and Employment Discrimination for Texas on
Q: Received non compete letter but it was blank. Only signed by owner and not me. Dated 2018 but I was hired in 2017
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answered on Jun 21, 2024

This is an interesting situation involving a non-compete agreement. Let's break down the key issues:

1. Blank non-compete letter: The fact that the letter was blank is highly unusual. A non-compete agreement typically contains specific terms and conditions.

2. Only signed by...
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1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights, Employment Discrimination and Employment Law for Texas on
Q: Hello, I live in Texas and also have a disability and was fired after my employer yelled at me and told me to “do my job

I then responded accordingly as to defend myself from the disrespect. That is what led into me being fired a few weeks later. Basically because of my response instead of the employer yelling at me and telling me to do my job. I have reached out to HR several times but I have not gotten a response.... View More

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answered on Jun 15, 2024

I'm sorry to hear about your situation. Given that you live in Texas and have a disability, you might have legal recourse if you believe your termination was unjust or related to your disability. It's important to document all interactions with your employer and HR, including the incident... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Employment Law and Employment Discrimination for Texas on
Q: I'm wondering if I have a discrimination case against my previous employer.

I felt I had to quit my job. I was expected to work in a small room with no air circulation and with a woman that doused herself with a strong perfume several times a day. I have allergies & presented employer with a doctor's statement that I can't work with chemicals/perfume.... View More

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Jun 14, 2024

Allergies can be, but are not necessarily, a disability. It depends on whether your allergies are so severe that you meet the legal definition of "disabled", i.e. an individual who has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities, a person... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts, Employment Law and Employment Discrimination for Texas on
Q: How can I recover due wages, commissions, tips, that employer won't pay without going to twc.

I am due pay, however there are contracts that's may not be valid,

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on May 15, 2024

The employer could decide to pay you. But if the employer refuses, the easiest and quickest way to get paid is to file a wage claim with the TWC. Unlike lawsuits which take years, a wage claim with the TWC is routinely resolved in a matter of months.

1 Answer | Asked in Employment Discrimination and Employment Law for Texas on
Q: Hello,I have a question. I was let go by my employer back in February under what was to me a wrongful termination.

It was after a review that accused me of being 'combative ' and 'rolling my eyes' on zoom in the course of doing my work, among other subjective opinions and used as legitimate reasons. I am a naturalized citizen from

Nigeria. Do I have a case to sue for workplace bias? Thank you.

Sincerely

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on May 9, 2024

Based on the information contained in your question, no you do not have a case for workplace bias.

An employer can terminate an employee for purely subjective reasons like being combative and rolling your eyes during a Zoom meeting. Those are legally legitimate reasons.

If you have...
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1 Answer | Asked in Employment Discrimination and Employment Law for Texas on
Q: is it legal to switch the duties of a salaried employee to a higher position and refuse to promote him?

My husband (a manager in a store on salary) was permanently transferred to a different store to cover the position of a higher manager who had also been transferred. When he asked for a raise or at least a change of title to a higher role he was refused. So now they have 2 persons with a same title... View More

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on May 6, 2024

Yes, he can legally tell his employer that he will need a promotion to the higher position and a larger salary due to his transfer to a different location and greater responsibilities. If his employer refuses, he can legally quit his job. In the current labor market, his employer has little... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Employment Law and Employment Discrimination for Texas on
Q: FRCP 12(b)(6) v. FRCP 12(c)?

The opposing party early in the case file a FRCP 12(b)(6) to dismiss stating the I failed to state a claim for relief, I didn't exhaust my administrative remedies for EEOC. So, I survived that now the opposing party is coming under v. FRCP 12(c) almost a year later regarding the pleading. He... View More

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Mar 21, 2024

While the two are equivalent and are subject to the same standard, there are some subtle differences. For example, a 12(b)(6) motion only considers the allegations of the plaintiff's pleadings. A 12(c) motion also considers the allegations of the defendant's pleadings and the court can... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Employment Discrimination, Employment Law and Workers' Compensation for Texas on
Q: worker’s comp, EMP is injured, MNG delays report, told to return to work, injuries worsen, negligence or liable on MNG?

OSHA violation for equipment prohibited, MNG cleaned cuts but infection set in, EMP is diabetic, INS CO omitted details of time and treatment before claim was filed, treating DR refused MRI for hand fracture with abscess as treated by EMERGENCY DR, denies injury effect and denies benefits.

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Mar 20, 2024

Whether the manager is negligent is most likely irrelevant. In a workers' compensation case, the injured employee is NOT REQUIRED to prove that his/her employer or one of his/her fellow employees was negligent. Workers' compensation provides medical benefits, temporary income benefits,... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Employment Law and Employment Discrimination for Texas on
Q: I need to consult with an attorney. I'm having problems with my job.
John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Mar 13, 2024

You should use the "Find a Lawyer" tab to search for an attorney who practices in the area of employment law in or near the county where you reside. You can likely get an initial consultation with a competent and experienced attorney for under $1,000. Our firm provides a 90-minute... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Employment Law and Employment Discrimination for Texas on
Q: can my employer do this with my ADA?

i have an ADA and requested an accommodation at work in regard to it. the accommodation is to be moved to a certain position that would allow to me to do my job better and i submitted paperwork filled out by my mental health provider to the HR department for this. they are now saying that there are... View More

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Dec 8, 2023

Every ADA claim rests on its own particular facts and circumstances. So no one can definitively tell you what may happen in your particular case.

You are entitled to reasonable accommodations to be able to do your job with your disability as long as it does not impose an undue hardship on...
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