Under the facts as described, you should be entitled to unemployment benefits. The following link describes how to apply for unemployment benefits in Texas: https://www.twc.texas.gov/services/apply-benefits#howToApply

Under a federal law (COBRA), you can elect to continue the health... View More

It is unclear what question you are seeking an answer to in this Q&A forum. You might try to rephrase what you have written into a specific question for a lawyer to answer.

A key question is how much severance pay is at issue? A competent experienced employment lawyer typically charges $350-600 / hour. A suit for breach of contract to recover severance pay likely will take 12-24 months if the other party refuses to settle. Hopefully, the other party has no n-exempt... View More

In a "big box store" environment, you most likely can contact the HR department about what the regional manager said. Ask for clarification as to what the policy is and why you did not receive a copy or any verbal instruction about the existence of the policy. You may discovery that... View More

I see no legal issue. A property management company can stop using a plumbing contractor if they want to. A plumber can tell a tenant a water heater needs to be replaced if it does.

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answered on Nov 5, 2023

The only concern would be DEFAMING someone. That is when you say a false statement about someone. Truth is always available to publish or say out-loud.

LMK if you need more info.

I hope this helps.

If the hostile environment is based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age (over 40), disability, or genetic information, it may give rise to a legal cause of action. In that instance, you should contact an attorney. Otherwise, it may simply be an internal HR matter

A Texas attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. Until you're able to consult with a Texas attorney, you could ask your company what the problem is. If you do consult with an attorney here, they're going to want to know that. Good luck

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answered on Oct 6, 2023

In Texas, employers are generally required to pay employees for all hours worked, regardless of whether the employee has logged those hours on a website. Withholding a paycheck for not logging hours on a website could be viewed as a violation of wage and hour laws. If you clock in and out, and... View More

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answered on Oct 3, 2023

If your employer erroneously discontinued your insurance but has since corrected the mistake, you may want to ensure that any medical expenses incurred during the lapse are covered. If they aren't, you can potentially seek reimbursement from your employer. You can also check the Texas... View More

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answered on Oct 3, 2023

Generally, outside of the workplace, a manager cannot dictate who an employee can or cannot be friends with. However, within the workplace, employers might have policies or codes of conduct that address relationships or fraternization to avoid conflicts of interest or perceived favoritism.... View More

Clearly yes. You intentionally took something of value that did not belong to you without the owner's consent. You should hire a criminal defense attorney ASAP.

Meeting neutral generally applicable physical fitness requirements as a condition of employment in a job where fitness is important isn’t discrimination.

If women were held to a different tougher standard, or if older employees were held to a different tougher fitness standard than... View More

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answered on Sep 21, 2023

Yes, you may have a potential legal case against your employer for failure to provide reasonable accommodations for your learning disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Additionally, if they were requiring you to work on pools without a license, that could raise concerns about... View More

Failing to truthfully disclose information when applying for a job often results in employment being terminated. If what the employer is saying is true, you may not be entitled to unemployment compensation as a consequence of your deception.

That depends on the agreement between you and your former employer that allowed it to wrap your vehicle in the first place.

Most such agreements contain a provision for the removal of the wrap upon termination of your employment.

If you receive a 1099, you are not an employee but an independent contractor. As such, you control the manner, means, methods, and details of your work and set your own policies and procedures. Your relationship with any company that hires you is governed strictly by the terms of your contract... View More

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answered on Aug 26, 2023

If you want to press charges you MUST call the local police and report the abuse.

Otherwise, it will likely happen again and may get worse.

Good luck!

It seems the correct cause of action for your particular facts would be a lawsuit for malicious prosecution. In order to prevail, you will need to show the following:

1. A criminal prosecution was commenced against you

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