This is always a difficult question to answer. On the one hand you want to get re-employed as soon as possible, but if you say that you were fired it might hurt your chances for the job. First, you should ask your employer what information they are going to give to prospective employers. Most employers […]
First you should go to your computer and copy this link into your computer to get this basic information about how to get benefits: http://www.twc.state.tx.us/ui/bnfts/benefits-tutor… This will guid you through the “how to” for Texas Unemployment Benefits.
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Never ever sign a severance agreement or a release until it has been reviewed by an employment lawyer. In most cases signing such an agreement can end your claims. These agreements can be hard to understand and can affect your right to make a claim against your company and your rights to receive unemployment. Many
No, you should come see me first so that I can advise you on your EEOC claim. The EEOC employees are very good at their jobs but you should always come and see me before you go to the EEOC to make sure that your claim is properly filed. It is vitally important that we
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You can still make a claim for wrongful termination even if you quit your job if you can prove that your job conditions were so bad that no reasonable person would stay and work. However, resigning your job can make it more difficult to make a claim so you should not resign your job until
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No, if you think you are going to be fired or not promoted or are being discriminated against you should see Mr. Roger Davie as soon as possible. Mr. Roger Davie may be able to give you advice that can be invaluable if you do get fired or may be able to give you advice
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There is no charge to see Mr. Roger Davie. You may or may not have a claim but because there are very strict time limits in employment law you should see Mr. Roger Davie as soon as possible so that you do not lose any rights. It costs you nothing.
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This is a question that will depend on the facts of your situation. There are several laws that interact that will affect this answer. Such issues as do you qualify for FMLA benefits? Does your employer have workers compensation or some substitute plan? Is your type of injury the kind that might be recognized by
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Wrongful Termination Mr. Roger Davie’s general advice is to not sign a termination document. If you have been clearly terminated there is little to gain by signing the document. Even though it is a tense moment you should politely decline to sign the termination. Take the termination document with you when it is handed to
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If you are an injured worker in Texas and employer carries workers’ compensation insurance you have probably noticed how unfair you have been treated by your worker compensation insurance company. Your medical procedures have probably been denied or delayed. You have been told that the Insurance Company disputes that your injuries are related to your work
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