Legal Question in Business Law in Texas

I've been with my company since 1994 and have done everything that has been asked of me and actually had the top rating in my area 10 years in a row. A couple of years ago when business was bad I decided I was going to try to start my own business to give me someting to fall back on if/when something was to happen.

Well, I asked if I could go part time so I could still have insurance and have more time for my business and I was told no. Fast Forward to last July when they decided to let me go part time so I could be there to help them when needed and spend more time on my business. I was never informed this was a temporary move ot tat I would HAVE to go back full time or I would be fired. Well, they told me that I would have to make this decision and I have 30 days to comply.

Of course with any situation there are a lot more factors that go into everything but I feel like, other than the part time to full time situation, I have been treated unfairly.

Is there anything I can do legally? It is a major corporation that has been in this situation multiple times.


Asked on 6/08/11, 6:05 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Kevin B. Murphy Franchise Foundations, APC

As a Franchise Attorney I can say the following. Unless you have a written employment agreement the employment is "at will." This means either party can terminate for any reason at any time. If this is your case, you most likely have to go full time or be terminated. Consult with a good business or franchise attorney in your area for specific advice.

Mr. Franchise - Kevin B. Murphy, B.S., M.B.A., J.D.

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Answered on 6/10/11, 7:29 am


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