Texas Questions and Answers

humiliation
I recently divorced a supervisor, whom I have children with. After our divorce, she began to date a supervisor in my section. Since I had also injured myself at work, I became seriously depressed abou...
1 answer  |  asked Feb 13, 2005 12:54 PM [EST]  |  applies to Texas

Unpaid employer expenses
My husband's company laid him off in Ocotber. They said they would pay his expenses within 30 days. 3 months later and still on money. It is close to $40,000. What can he do to get this money? He also...
2 answers  |  asked Feb 7, 2005 8:19 PM [EST]  |  applies to Texas

Non-Compete only for Employer/Employee?
Hello - I plan to purchase items from a wholesaler in CA for retail resale on a major internet auction (I am located in TX). It has been recommended that I require the wholesaler to enter into a "non ...
2 answers  |  asked Feb 7, 2005 6:01 PM [EST]  |  applies to Texas

Do you have to pay all exempt employees overtime?
Most of the employees at my work are considered "exempt" from overtime. If some of the exempt employees are paid overtime, while the rest of us are not paid overtime, is there a law that prevents the ...
2 answers  |  asked Feb 7, 2005 1:16 PM [EST]  |  applies to Texas

denial of bonus
I have worked for this company for almost two years. I recently received a better offer from another employer and decided to take the job. My employers are now trying to deny me my fourth quarter bonu...
2 answers  |  asked Jan 28, 2005 05:46 AM [EST]  |  applies to Texas

Coworkers that work longer hours for free is making it difficult for my job security.
Is it legal for other contract coworkers to work in excess of 40 hours a week but only turn in (and get paid for) 40 hours a week? I ask this because I only work the hours I am supose to be paid for. ...
1 answer  |  asked Jan 25, 2005 12:32 PM [EST]  |  applies to Texas

Wrongful Termination
Recently I discovered that my employer was underpaying me by $492 a month for 18 months. My check is direct deposit and I file the pay stubs without opening the envelope. I notified the owner and the ...
1 answer  |  asked Jan 21, 2005 2:15 PM [EST]  |  applies to Texas

Termination for making a few data entry errors with nothing to tie back to
I have taken a new position at my company. I have been an employee for 10 years. In this new position I have had little to no training from my supervisors or guidance. I know that I have made a few mi...
1 answer  |  asked Jan 19, 2005 9:15 PM [EST]  |  applies to Texas

"Job Elimination" two days after notification of pregnancy
I was let go of my company two days after I notified them of my pregnancy. They stated that my position had been eliminated with no other explimation. There is now a male employee that assumed the dut...
1 answer  |  asked Jan 14, 2005 9:01 PM [EST]  |  applies to Texas

Fired and previous employer will send final paycheck.
Dear Mel, I was fired the other day from a Kwik Kar Lube and Tune and was told by the owner that he would put my final paycheck in the mail. When I did not recieve it, I called to ask why. He said tha...
1 answer  |  asked Jan 8, 2005 3:25 PM [EST]  |  applies to Texas