Texas Questions and Answers

Is a non-compete agreement binding for a subcontractor if only the subcontractor signs it?
The agreement has a place for both signatures, but the employer did not sign it, only the subcontractor.
1 answer  |  asked Jun 9, 2011 05:02 AM [EST]  |  applies to Texas

can an employer charge your fmla time if you are out on a workmen comp claim?
I was hurt on the job, (My back and Knee) and the were charging my fmla hours, i went back to work and was not ready yet and went back on Wc and they denied my disability and said i'm out of FMLA, now...
1 answer  |  asked Jun 7, 2011 3:10 PM [EST]  |  applies to Texas

Is a non compete valid in my particular case as a contracted financial rep in Texas?
I am a former Allstate Financial Registered Representative that was on contract. Since leaving Allstate, I have had several former clients (friends and relatives) who have contacted me to ask about mo...
1 answer  |  asked Jun 6, 2011 3:50 PM [EST]  |  applies to Texas

I resigned my position am I entitled to unemployment compensation.
Am I entitled to Texas unemployment compensation if I quit my job in an office after over 10 years? I am almost to retirement age with several health problems. Due to stress and repeated demands to wo...
3 answers  |  asked May 8, 2011 09:58 AM [EST]  |  applies to Texas

Is it an at-will termination or retaliation based on a possible pretext?
I was recently terminated after 11 yrs w/ the company. My supervisor (of one year) sited job performance and punctuality as the reason. I was handed my negative performance eval. and told I was fired ...
1 answer  |  asked Mar 28, 2011 01:18 AM [EST]  |  applies to Texas

If the current employer has "stifled" my career, not allowing for raises, growth opportunities, etc,
I am a senior manager, Director of Operations, for my organization. They were going out of business when I arrived, and we have experienced 62% growth since my arrival. I have asked repeatedly for a r...
1 answer  |  asked Feb 16, 2011 09:37 AM [EST]  |  applies to Texas

What am I entitled to if I was fired after my boss found out I filed a claim about overtime?
I was terminated after two months of employment today. My employer made an announcement last week that everyone was being changed from hourly pay to salary with no overtime pay, and also no vacation, ...
2 answers  |  asked Dec 4, 2010 3:06 PM [EST]  |  applies to Texas

Should I pursue my case with the Texas Workforce Commission or Small Claims Court?
I worked as a dentist for a practice in, Texas and my pay is based off of collections/commissions. I gave the proper notice to the employer. During my final week at the office, the EMPLOYER decided to...
1 answer  |  asked Nov 7, 2010 7:26 PM [EST]  |  applies to Texas

Not Provide An Accomodation
I have stage IV cancer and receive chemotherapy treatments. I'm also a school teacher. I have made several accomodation requests to my employer to move me out of such a high stress position but I eith...
1 answer  |  asked Nov 4, 2010 09:35 AM [EST]  |  applies to Texas

Resignation or Severance Pay
my job role/ responsibilites have recently changed for the worse, and my question is: if my employer proposes a new position within the company (lateral move), and i choose not to accept the position,...
1 answer  |  asked Nov 2, 2010 11:21 AM [EST]  |  applies to Texas