Legal Question in Employment Law in Texas

I have been working for H.E.B for about 3yrs now. I had a set schedule where I would for the week and be off the weekend. im a single mother of 4 and I put my kids thru daycare during the week. and I cant afford to hire a babe sitter for weekends. my question is can they fire me cause I can't work the weekend. They new this hiring me. its been 3yrs. can they do that.


Asked on 6/21/13, 8:55 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Cynthia Henley Cynthia Henley, Lawyer

Texas is an at-will employment state meaning you can be fired for no reason (except illegal discrimination.) You would be qualified for unemployment while you look for a job if you cannot change schedules because of your children.

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Answered on 6/22/13, 1:28 pm


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