Legal Question in Civil Rights Law in Texas

Being discharge without good reason

I was dischraged from my job. And I always felt that the Manager just did not like me. And I would like to know is it true that in Texas, Employers can fired you without just cause. Also,what what is the criteria for age or sex discrimination?


Asked on 9/16/02, 6:32 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Eliseo Rico III The Law Office of Rico & Associates

Re: Being discharge without good reason

In Texas the employment at will doctrine allows an employer to terminate an employee for almost any reason; however, there are some prohibitions. For example, an employer cannot terminate an employee becuase of his or her race or national origin. Furthermore, if the employer is a governmental unit, then there are other considerations that the employer must keep in mind when terminating an employee.

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Answered on 9/16/02, 6:59 pm


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