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PTO Payout on Termination — Texas Law

Started by first_time_freelancer_advice · Sep 9, 2025 · 519 views · 11 replies
For informational purposes only. This is not legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction. Consult a qualified attorney for advice specific to your situation.
FT
first_time_freelancer_advice OP

I'm dealing with a situation in Texas and need some guidance.

denied reasonable accommodation for disability. I've been dealing with this for about 11 months now and the situation isn't improving.

I have worked at this company for 3 years. My position is non-exempt and I do not have a written employment agreement beyond the standard offer letter.

What are the risks if I pursue this? What's the likely timeline?

AB
AgentBroker_TX

I've seen this play out several times in my field.

In my case, it took about 2-4 months to resolve. The key was hiring an attorney to send the initial letter.

NH
need_help_contractor_MA

Just want to point out — the statute of limitations might be a factor here. In some states it's as short as 1-2 years. Don't sit on this too long.

FT
first_time_driver_help

I had a similar issue and ended up consulting with an attorney. It was worth the $200-300 for the initial consultation just to understand my rights.

DS
DevOps_Seattle

I've seen this play out several times in my field.

I ended up escalating to a supervisor/manager, which cost about $1-3 but saved me a lot more in the long run.

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worried_worker_2026

This happened to me too. Have you tried filing a complaint with the relevant agency? In my case they investigated and it got resolved without needing a lawyer.

SA
seeking_advice_student_2025

NAL, but from what I've read, you should document everything. That said, definitely get a lawyer to look at the specifics.

AF
asking_for_friend_parent_GA

Following this thread — I'm in a very similar situation. Would love to hear how it turns out.

FT
first_time_business_owner_TX

I had a similar issue and ended up consulting with an attorney. It was worth the $200-300 for the initial consultation just to understand my rights.

TL
Mod_TermsLaw Moderator

I specialize in this area of law. Here's my take on the legal issues.

There are several legal theories that could apply here. The strongest is probably OSHA regulations, which requires showing a safety violation.

Before taking legal action, consider sending a formal demand letter. In many cases, this alone resolves the issue.

SA
seeking_advice_seller_2024

Following this thread — I'm in a very similar situation. Would love to hear how it turns out.

AB
AgentBroker_TX

I've dealt with this before.

I ended up hiring an attorney to send the initial letter, which cost about $2-4 but saved me a lot more in the long run.

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