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1 answer  |  asked Nov 8, 2015 09:46 AM [EST]  |  applies to Texas

My husband's work schedule was recently changed from 2nd shift to 1st shift. He has worked 2nd shift for three years, and I currently work 1st shift at my own job. Because of this sudden schedule change, we are scrambling to find child care for our childr
Began job July 2012. Has been full-time since then with few issues. We have four children and rely on two incomes. We work split shifts to offset the cost of child care. This was all made very apparen...
1 answer  |  asked Jul 11, 2015 10:11 AM [EST]  |  applies to Texas

My employer asked me to take a lateral move from Director of Business Development to Director of Admissions. I declined and tendered my resignation with 30 day notice. They have already filled the Director of Bus Dev position so in what capacity do I have
I have been working for a skilled nursing home since October 2014. New administrator brought his own Bus Dev director in.
1 answer  |  asked Jun 23, 2015 2:12 PM [EST]  |  applies to Texas

Is a non-compete valid if executed basically under duress?
I am a commercial insurance agent. 2 years ago after working in insurance for 14 years with the same agency in Pennsylvania where I was born and raised, my wife and I made a decision to move from Pa t...
1 answer  |  asked Jan 16, 2015 08:27 AM [EST]  |  applies to Texas

What can you do if an employer says they have video evidence?
What can you do if an employer says they have video evidence but also state as the employee you are not allowed to see it? How can you defend yourself if you know the accusation is not true but not ab...
1 answer  |  asked Oct 8, 2013 06:43 AM [EST]  |  applies to Texas

Non payment of work accomplished as a 1099 contractor
I have some outstanding invoices that the company accounts payable person says is in the mail and it never arrives. They owe me over 2000 and their false statements regarding payments are frustrating....
1 answer  |  asked Oct 10, 2012 10:37 AM [EST]  |  applies to Texas

Will a non-compete agreement be valid after one year of employment?
I have been employed with this company for over a year and I have been instructed to sign a non-compete agreement. What are my rights and will it still be considered valid in Texas? The spa owner also...
1 answer  |  asked Sep 7, 2012 9:49 PM [EST]  |  applies to Texas

Is this a disablity discrimnation case?
I was just wondering if anyone could enlighten me and elaborate on a situation that I’m experiencing. The situation is I was working about a year ago and encountered an off the job illness, which I ...
1 answer  |  asked Sep 7, 2012 5:39 PM [EST]  |  applies to Texas

Is it legal for my employer to make me train another employee with out pay?
I am a licensed esthetician working for a day spa. I work for commission plus tips. My employer requires us to attend meetings and training that we are not paid for. I have also been required to train...
1 answer  |  asked Aug 19, 2012 11:34 AM [EST]  |  applies to Texas

Is my boyfriend bound by my non compete clause?
Due to ongoing conflict, I sold my half of a business to my partner. She made me sign a 1 year no compete clause for entire state of Texas. But my boyfriend has been selling similar items before we st...
1 answer  |  asked Jul 30, 2012 12:19 PM [EST]  |  applies to Texas