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I have contacted HR. They say there is nothing they can do.
I was laid off. My last day is at end of week. I have just now received separation papers. They indicate that once I receive job offer my severance will stop. Not a job, but a job offer. When I was notified that I was being let go, all the letter stated was that as long as I remained with the... View More 
answered on Nov 16, 2014
The first question that comes to mind is how your employer/former employer would know that you have received a job offer unless it comes from that company or an affiliated company. My suggestion is that you talk to an employment lawyer in your area about the terms of the severance plan and what it... View More
I took a day off to collect myself.
answered on Nov 16, 2014
The biggest issues in a workplace harassment claim are:
1. Why you were harassed; and
2. The nature of the harassment.
It is not unlawful for your employer to treat you poorly unless the basis for that treatment is one specifically prohibited by law (e.g. race, sex,... View More
answered on Dec 15, 2013
"Hostile work environment" normally refers to a type of sex discrimination that is forbidden by federal law. Because the law is federal, it applies in all 50 states. However, the law is limited to apply only to employers with 15 or more employees.
answered on Dec 14, 2013
A lawsuit is begun by filing a petition with the clerk of the court in a county where venue would be proper or at the federal courthouse in the federal district where venue would be proper. However, starting a lawsuit is no small thing and you should consider getting guidance or representation... View More
answered on Dec 9, 2013
The agreement may be unenforceable, but that depends on all the surrounding facts and circumstances. You should ask an attorney to review the agreement.
answered on Dec 9, 2013
You should have a written commission plan that explains when and how the employer can change it. If you have no written commission plan, you should ask for one and consider talking to an Attorney if the plan was violated or if there is no written plan.
answered on Dec 9, 2013
It's not clear what your question is. I assume the question is whether you can be fired for no reason. The answer is yes, although it's a suspicious thing for an employer to say. You should consider talking to a Texas attorney familiar with employment law.
My employer has been making sexual advances towards me since hired 3 months ago. Telling me how bad he wants to get into my pants and wanting to call me his girlfriend. Wanting sexual favors for money. I've tried to tolerate it bc I need my job but idk how much longer I can take it. I've... View More
answered on Dec 9, 2013
Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination. You cannot sue under the federal law until the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has investigated. You should call the EEOC for advice. The EEOC may require that you take this up first with your employer. There may be an applicable... View More
answered on Jan 24, 2011
Assuming the harassment involved is sexual in nature...or perhaps because of some other protected class such as age, disability, religion, etc., you should probably file a charge with the EEOC. Here is a link: http://www.eeoc.gov/employees/howtofile.cfm You only a short time in which to file a... View More
answered on Jan 14, 2011
There is no Federal or Texas statute requiring an employer to pay severance pay.If the employer has a severance plan then it msut pay you according to the plan's terms. If you are part of a massive layoff then the WARN Act may apply. http://qurl.com/7kh71
I was told my paycheck would be available on 12/29/2010.. i had also signed a termination paper stating the time of issuance for my earned pay and now i am getting the run around from the payroll department out of state saying that the package had been lost in the mail
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