Use the right source for a Texas workplace question
A workplace dispute in Texas may involve federal law, Texas law, local rules, an employment agreement, a union agreement, or an employer policy. Start by identifying the event and the governing document instead of assuming one agency handles every issue.
Choose the closest path
| Issue | Start with |
|---|---|
| Termination or discipline | A Texas termination timeline, stated reason, policy, and any protected activity |
| Pay or hours | Paystubs, workweeks, actual duties, time records, and the state or federal wage office |
| Discrimination or retaliation | Protected fact, complaint or request, employer knowledge, later action, and the correct civil-rights agency |
| Leave or accommodation | Request, notice, eligibility, restrictions, response, absences, and return-to-work records |
| Severance or restrictive agreement | Complete agreement, signature dates, payment, release, restrictions, forum, and state-law review |
Build a Texas consultation packet
- A one-page chronology with exact dates.
- A document list showing what each item proves.
- The employer's stated reason or written response.
- The names and roles of people involved.
- A list of practical goals and urgent deadlines to verify.
Verify before filing or signing
Use the federal and state sources below to locate the office responsible for your issue. Ask whether the office covers your employer and claim, whether another filing is required, and what event starts the deadline. A deadline for one Texas claim may not apply to another.
Official sources and governing guidance
Open the source that matches the issue and confirm coverage, jurisdiction, current instructions, and any deadline directly.