Wrongful Termination

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...

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...

Getting to work only to find out that your employer has terminated you is both startling and disheartening. Your mind may immediately wonder what could have possibly led to your employer's decision to let you go. While you may initially feel like crying foul, it is...

If you recently experienced discrimination because of your age, religious views or racial background, there are various factors to consider, such as your legal options and strategies to hold those who violated your rights accountable. However, it is crucial to think...

While a company can let go employees for a variety of reasons, the business must abide by a certain level of fairness. Wrongful termination lawsuits argue that a company fired an employee for unjust and illegal reasons. These cases happen across a variety of...

There are times when bad economic times hit some companies in Texas particularly hard, so they have to lay off some employees. Then, there are times when the termination is unlawful. According to human resources professionals, here are some firings that qualify as...