If the fall occurred on the premises of your workplace, you should make a workers' compensation claim for your medical expense and for any compensable lost time from work by filing a Form DWC-43. The Texas Department of Insurance can assist you in making such a claim:... View More

Take the contract governing your professional relationship to an attorney who practices in the area of employment law, along with any documents describing the alleged harassment and any evidence proving that you did not commit the alleged behaviors. Your contract may prohibit or limit your... View More

The facts stated in your question do not sound like illegal employment retaliation. There are really three forms of illegal retaliation in the employment context. First, an employer cannot retaliate against you for filing a workers' compensation claim for an on-the-job injury you sustained... View More

Under the facts described, it seems likely that he will need financial assistance from family and/or friends to retain a lawyer with sufficient experience and skill who practices in the area of family law in or near the county of suit. While he may well qualify financially for legal assistance... View More

Generally, the employment law of the state where the employee is physically located applies. So, as of january 1, 2025, the director must earn a minimum annual salary of $68,640, or $5,720 per month, to be exempt from overtime and other wage and hour laws.

Unless you have a written agreement limiting the right of your employer to terminate you, the answer is no.

That being said, there is a shortage of skilled labor in your industry right now. Unless there are reasons not stated in your question as to why your employer might have wanted to... View More

In the absence of an agreement to the contrary, there is no law prohibiting the disclosure of your salary information. In various circumstances, there are laws which specifically protect the disclosure of salary information even when there is an agreement or employer policy to the contrary. These... View More

Whether your termination was wrongful will depend upon the facts as determined by the trier of fact, a judge or jury, considering all of the evidence introduced at trial. Evidence that you properly reported racial slurs made by an employee in close proximity to the time you were fired raises a... View More

You should contact the company that hired you as an independent contractor and let them know that your agreement with them allows you to control your own schedule and decide how much time to devote to servicing them. If you have other clients who also hire you as a contractor, it may be time to... View More

Evidence like your VA disability and financial situation should have been considered in the proceeding determining the amount of child support you were ordered to pay. If that changed in your favor after the child support order was entered, it was incumbent on you to promptly file a motion to... View More

Yes, an attorney with experience in the area of employment law can assist you in initiating a lawsuit. I highly recommend retaining an attorney in that particular type of case and not attempting to file it on your own. It may be very difficult to locate one with available time so close to your... View More

You should retain a lawyer with experience in the area of employment law. If your former employer has 15 or more employees, the Pregnancy Discrimination Act applies. There is some circumstantial evidence in your description to raise an inference that you were discriminated against based upon your... View More

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answered on May 28, 2025

This is a very insightful and important question, especially for commercial drivers who operate under both state and federal regulatory frameworks. Let’s unpack the legal standards involved here.

General Rule: Reasonable Suspicion for Traffic Stops

Under the Fourth Amendment,... View More

Sorry to hear about your issues.

There are a few ways to push the different agencies to get moving on your case(s).

Writing letters is weak unfortunately. Sending a demand for action or and Investigation, is a bit more powerful, but you will need the exact names of all involved.... View More

I hope his monday meeting with his probation officer went well.

There's no single, sure-fire, guaranteed way to avoid jail time. However, he can increase his chances by having a real desire to get clean, and demonstrate that by actions. He'll need to show his probation officer... View More

It is probably too late to challenge your ex-wife's violation of the standing orders now that your divorce has been finalized. The standing orders are only in effect during the pendency of a divorce proceeding. If a violation occurs, a party usually must bring a motion to enforce during the... View More

Denying a job applicant due to prior criminal history is legally permissible unless criminal history is being used by Uber as a proxy for denying jobs based upon race or ethnicity. Particularly when a job requires face to face contact with the public and their possessions, crimes of moral... View More

Your termination may violate the FMLA if you can prove that the stated reason "threatening a co-worker" is a mere pretext and that the actual reason for your termination was you taking medical leave.

The parties almost always can modify a previous agreement if they both mutually agree to the modification. If the parties do not agree, it depends upon what the original agreement provides whether one party can unilaterally modify the agreement. If there is nothing that gives the company the... View More

I have a feeling that somebody wants to replicate what Mossad did to Hamas, but I don't have the answer to your legal question. This is a sufficiently odd transaction, there may not be an answer as it may implicate the laws of other nations and any advice might require knowledge of what and... View More