Everyone in Texas wants a healthy work/life balance, but sometimes the job requires that you go above and beyond. If you do have to put in extra hours, at the very least you want to be compensated fairly for your dedication. Knowing your rights when it comes to...
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Overtime compensation claims
Filing a wage and hour complaint
If your employer in Texas does not pay you minimum wage or refuses to grant your overtime pay, they are in violation of the Fair Labor Standards Act, and you may be able to legally file a wage and hour complaint. It’s best to discuss any wage issues with your employer...
Overtime pay in Texas
Like the rest of the country, Texas has laws protecting workers by providing them the right to overtime. It’s important to know these laws to ensure that you get what you’re entitled to in your job. What are the qualifications for overtime in Texas? Per the Fair Labor...
When are employers required to give employees overtime pay?
Many workers in Texas are eligible for overtime pay. It’s important to understand when employers must provide overtime and how much they are required to pay to employees who put in those extra work hours. What is considered overtime? There are both federal and state...
The most common myths about overtime compensation
Texas is a state that's full of people who are proud to earn a living working. Unfortunately, almost nothing sours a relationship between an employer and employee than the former treating the latter unfairly. With that in mind, there's a lot of misinformation out...
Employee classifications for overtime pay
As a worker employed by a company, you have certain rights guaranteed by law. You may need to show an employer that you intend to defend your rights as a worker. You can do so by filing a claim for overtime compensation in the state of Texas. What are the two main...
Everything you need to know about wage theft
If you're a worker in Texas, you're probably no stranger to wage theft. This happens when an employer fails to pay an employee the wages or benefits to which they are legally entitled. This can happen in several ways, some of which are more obvious than others. How...
How to spot wage theft in Texas
Texas and federal labor laws say that employers must pay all employees the proper compensation for the time they work. Sadly, some unscrupulous employers violate workers' rights. Here are some tricky ways an employer might take advantage of you. What is wage theft?...
Penalties that employers face for failing to pay wages
If you work for a Texas company, then you should be aware of the penalties that your employer can face when they fail to pay wages as required. These penalties can become serious depending on the kind of unpaid compensation claims in question. Paying double the amount...
What is the difference between exempt and nonexempt employees?
Overtime pay can be a huge source of income for employees and a major expense for employers. As such, it is vital that both groups fully understand all the laws concerning how exempt and nonexempt employees differ. While there are federal laws regarding the subject,...