A non-compete agreement can restrict your ability to move to a different company in Texas. It depends on whether the non-compete agreement itself is legally enforceable under the Covenants Not to Complete Act and whether the work you will be doing for the new company violates the terms of your... View More

I'm so sorry you're having this problem with your employer - moving is hard enough without the stress of employer pressures! From a straight contract law perspective, it's going to come down to what you agreed to in your employment contract. From your description, it seems like you... View More

Check your agreement with the prior owner, the prior owner should be required to defend and indemnify you for claims that arose prior to the purchase.

If purchased the assets only and not the business, you may have a defense there.

Further, you will need to hire a lawyer to defend... View More

Yes, hosts and bussers can share in the tip pool as long as they are in the chain of service, which includes seating customers, cleaning tables, delivering drinks and preparing food, provided the percentages are reasonable. Managers, owners and supervisors are not allowed to participate in the tip... View More

If you believe you're being treated unfairly or retaliated against at work after reporting safety concerns, let’s break down what’s happening and explore your options. Washington State has laws in place to protect employees in situations like yours, so you may have recourse.... View More

You should contact a lawyer who practices in the area of employment law in or near the county where you work. Typically speaking, if your employer has enough employees to be covered by the applicable statutes, and you can show that your bipolar disorder qualifies as a bona fide disability, your... View More

It is not as simple as your question suggests. An employer has a duty to reasonably accommodate an injured or disabled employee if there is a way to do so such that the employee can continue to perform the essential functions of the job without violating the restrictions and in a way that does not... View More

Employees who are discharged must be paid all wages due at the time of termination. A willful failure by the employer to comply with the final paycheck timing law gives the employee the right to receive Waiting Time Penalties equal to one day of pay times the days you are made to wait for the final... View More

In NC, your employee agreement, if there is one in place, will usually dictate whether you must repay the stipend to your employer. If the contract is silent on this matter, be sure the agreement does not incorporate an employee handbook or another document that informs employees of their... View More

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answered on Dec 16, 2024

Under Cayman Islands flag state law, seafarers do not accrue annual leave while on paid leave (holiday). According to the provisions outlined in "Benedict on Admiralty," justified absences from work, such as holidays, are not considered as annual leave DOC. No. 9-1A MARITIME LABOUR... View More

You need show some evidence that their decision was at least in part caused by a discriminatory motive. The evidence can be almost anything that suggests racial bias. For example, if the only difference between you and the other employers is your race (and not a difference in performance, skill,... View More

Except for certain narrow circumstances, it violated the child labor laws to work a 17 year old until 1 am. However depending on how long ago that happened, and other circumstances, that may not be something you could make a legal issue about and recover damages. You need to locate and consult... View More

Since you were subjected to discipline, a suspension, for picking your paycheck on payday, you likely have a claim for illegal retaliation for seeking your timely payment of your wages. Your employer is not allowed to delay payment based upon case flow.

Since your employer is consistently... View More

I am going to disagree slightly with my colleagues here. If you did not have permission to take the paychecks and took them anyway, that could well be a terminatable offense. However, you and your co-workers would have meritorious claims for violation of the Labor Code for the many late and NSF... View More

Keep informing HR in writing each time it happens.

Sexual harassment has to be either severe or persuasive enough to change the terms and conditions of your employment. A single inappropriate touching likely meets that standard. One or two offense comments may not be enough depending on the... View More

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

it would be reckless for any attorney here to give you the guidance you seek. This is the kind of question that can only be answered by an employment law attorney who can be allowed to understand the entire situation. You are going to need to seek out a specific, confidential consultation with a... View More

Certainly you can get an employment law attorney to look at the settlement. However, understand that such a job necessarily involves more than just looking at the document. To do such a job competently and in a manner to avoid malpractice claims, the attorney will necessarily have to review the... View More

First thing: STOP WORKING FOR THIS GUY! He has proven for a long time to be someone who is taking advantage of you. Use your time to find a new employer who will actually pay you for your time and hard work. You have a right to be paid by this guy whether or not you continue to work for him.... View More

Sorry that you had your wages STOLEN by this apt owner. I hear about this all the time. Because you provided physical labor on the premises, you may also be entitled to file a mechanic's lein against the property. If you do, you have to be prepared to file a lawsuit to enforce it, however the... View More