Knowing you are about to lose your job may shatter your plans. With your financial security ripped away, you may not pay attention to how your employer terminates your employment. Companies must adhere to a strict protocol to ensure that your termination is lawful....
Texas law allows companies to hire workers without requiring them to sign employment contracts. If a job classifies as an "employment-at-will" position, either an employer or an employee may terminate the relationship without cause or advance notice. Unless conducted...
People often have an unrealistically restrictive definition of wrongful termination. They imagine a scenario where a worker walks into human resources or a manager's office to report sexual harassment and gets fired on the spot. Even the most difficult manager and...
Your new boss seems to have it in for you, and you suspect you know the reason why – and it’s discriminatory and illegal. Just the same, you don’t see any alternative except to polish your resume, put out some feelers for a new position and wait for the ax to fall....
You arrive at work one day and find out that your employer has posted a sign saying that you're not allowed to discuss your wages. It says that you can't talk about your pay with your fellow employees, supervisors or managers. Furthermore, it tells you that workers...
There are many reasons why an employee may feel that they are being wrongfully terminated. Texas is an “at-will” employment state, which means that either the employee or employer can terminate or modify the work agreement at any time. The at-will employment status...
A company may hire employees under an at-will arrangement. As noted by Business News Daily, without an employment contract, an at-will employer may lawfully fire you without providing a reason. A wrongful termination, however, violates federal labor laws that protect...
Your boss may terminate your employment for many different reasons. It may be something that you did wrong, or it may be because of a need to reorganize the company or cut costs. In either case, you have certain rights even as your employment is coming to an end....
Finding out that your employer terminated your contract can create feelings of confusion and anger. What is even more demoralizing is finding out that your employer acted unfairly in letting you go. Understanding which behaviors qualify as wrongful termination can...
If drafted properly, a severance agreement can benefit both employer and employee by allowing a smooth parting of the ways. However, if you are 40 years of age or older, your severance agreement must conform to strict government requirements in order to be...
