My husband was given a drug test today, which he passed. The only thing that showed up was a prescription medication that he has a prescription for from a doctor that does not impair his ability to do the job he was assigned. The company said that he "failed" the drug test because he... View More 
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answered on Aug 20, 2017
Two issues are shown here. One, the application for employment. What was on it MAY make a difference.
Second, what was the drug? Drugs relating to mental conditions, for which the safety of others is at risk can be a problem.
To make sure that this was not merely an EXCUSE, contact... View More
The job is not related to the case.
answered on Mar 29, 2017
Contact a member of the Texas Trial Lawyers who handles employment discrimination cases. Short answer is if your state doesn't have a preclusion of arrests or convictions, then it's not an illegal form of discrimination.
My company is charging everyone that smokes $500 a year and that's besides the extra we pay on our health insurance for being a smoker. Is this legal
answered on Jan 20, 2017
No unless they offer a wellness program as detailed below. However, I recommend that you not make representations of the law to your employer without an attorney. And once you get an attorney, that person should contact your employer so that an inadvertent mistake isn't made. I'm happy... View More
Received papers today by plantiff lawyer, to appear for deposition in civil suit against large corporation that I haven't worked for in over 2yrs. From what I can see online about the case, it has something to do with employee discrimination of some sorts. Why would I have to appear, and would... View More
answered on Aug 16, 2016
I assume its a subpeona, which is a court order to appear ( which you must obey). Otherwise, testifying is voluntary. The lawyer obviously thinks you have information which is useful for his case. I suggest calling him/her to advise that you no longer work there and just ask him why you are needed... View More
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