Texas, like some 40 states, is an at-will state. That means an employer can fire an employee for any reason, so long as the reason is not discriminatory or in violation of the very few protected activities. Yet, some employees still think they can disrespect their employer. See the story about Charlie Sheen. He has
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Officer Appeals His 17th Suspension
By Thomas J. Crane on
Posted in Employee handbook, Labor Law
In most private sector jobs, if you were suspended 17 times by your employer, you would be out of a job. But, Officer Lee Rakun is still appealing his latest suspension from the San Antonio Police Department. See San Antonio Express-News story. In fact, Officer Rakun received his first suspension within a year of…
Worker Loses Appeal for Unemployment Benefits
By Thomas J. Crane on
Posted in Termination, Unemployment Benefits
Frequently, employees call me and tell me with breathless excitement that the employer is violating some law, the caller knows it and then they pause. They seem to expect me to say, "well, then, ignore them" or "well, ok, then tell them to jump in the lake." …. No, we cannot say those things.
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