Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Texas

Indefinite Suspension

I was recently suspended, indefinitely, by my employer. I was told that the suspension was because there were rumors that I had access to employee files and that I was discussing salary with other employees. I was told that this was a policy violation and I would be suspended for as long as the internal investigation was going to take. I have since found out that 1. there is no company policy (written or verbal) that we were not to discuss our salaries and 2. I was told by Texas UI that an indefinite suspension is equal to termination. I feel that I was wrongly terminated, so what are my rights? I was never written up or even warned about the so called policy of discussing salaries.


Asked on 12/07/07, 10:24 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Jeffrey Brashear The Brashear Law Firm, PLLC

Re: Indefinite Suspension

From what you have stated, it appears that there is not an actual termination. Your first four words state that your were recently suspended. It appears that your employer may be conducting themselves incorrectly and there potentially may be some form(s) of recourse available to you. This potential for recourse would depend upon your case's specific facts and could literally change with one word. If my law firm can assist you with this legal matter or any other legal issue(s), please contact my legal assistant Jennifer ([email protected]).

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Answered on 12/10/07, 11:00 am
James Grissom Law Office of James P. Grissom

Re: Indefinite Suspension

File your claim for UI. I didn't see wrongful termination in your story. If there is more to it, see a lawyer. Good Luck

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Answered on 12/07/07, 10:32 pm


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