For some reason he thinks he has a case? Texas is an at-will state; does that not mean that my employer could let him go for no reason whatsoever, without any liability? Does anyone know the details of at-will?

No. (that's not what that means). Even though you're at-will, there are legal obligations and restrictions. For example, do you think that all the women could be summarially fired one day?

I don't know what case he thinks he has. I'd say he doesn't have one (from what I know now) - but paying him off might be cheaper (and safer) than fighting with him. He obviously feels slighted.

If he was fired for "slanderous" accusations, that infringed on his ability to get another job, he would have a case. Proving it in court would be another issue, but he'd certainly not get laughed out of court with the case.

Sure, its blackmail of a sort, but that's not that unusual.... I'd say pay the guy and not give him any reason to be upset, and be glad to be rid of him.

(But I bet somebody will rather spend $500k of the companies money, (or more), with decreased productivity (you're certainly not working your best, are you?), legal fees, and whatnot, to save $50k).

The Director of HR has now taken it to the Senior VP of HR for a decision. Obviously, they don't know what to do, either.

*That* would worry me.

Addison