Employers who pay their workers on an hourly basis or provide them with non-exempt salaries are responsible for overtime pay under certain circumstances. If an employee puts in more than 40 hours of work in one workweek, they should receive 150% of their usual hourly...
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Can travel between job sites count toward overtime?
If you work in the field, driving between work locations may take up a large part of your day. Your timecard may show only the hours you spend at customer locations even though your employer also sends you from one job to the next. Travel between job sites during the...
Texas workers: Watch out for hidden overtime
Checking work email after dinner has become part of the routine for many employees. What started as occasional messages has turned into an expectation that you'll respond to Slack notifications at 9 PM or join video calls on Sunday afternoons. If you're a non-exempt...
When should you get overtime pay under Texas law?
In Texas, if you are an hourly worker, you typically need to get time-and-a-half for any hours worked in excess of 40 during a single work week. If you worked for 43 hours, for example, you would be paid for 40 hours at your standard rate and the final three hours at...
Misclassification can lead to unpaid overtime wages
Workers generally fall into two primary categories. Many professionals are direct-hire employees who fill out W-2 paperwork for tax purposes. They have numerous legal protections under both state and federal laws. Some workers are independent contractors. They are...
Can your employer refuse to pay for unauthorized overtime?
Exceeding the standard 40-hour workweek as a non-exempt employee is physically and mentally taxing, and it is reasonable to expect fair compensation for your extra time. However, upon asking for payment, your supervisor says that they did not approve the extra 10...
What should you know about overtime pay in Texas?
Employees in Texas have the right to work for fair wages. Some of the terms that ensure this are set by state law, and others are set by federal law. In Texas, overtime pay is one of the terms that is set by federal law and must be followed precisely. Some employees...
Could off-the-clock work justify an overtime wage claim?
Workers filing wage and hour lawsuits allege that their employers did not pay them everything they earned. Typically, hourly and non-exempt salaried workers who put in more than 40 hours per workweek are eligible for overtime pay. Companies often walk a fine line...
Which workers have a right to overtime pay?
Compensation for time worked is one of the most important aspects of an employment arrangement. Professionals negotiate terms that allow them to receive fair wages in return for the time they spend on the job. The standard workweek is 40 hours, often spread over five...
Who is entitled to overtime pay in Texas?
Workers may be entitled to overtime pay if they work more than their usual scheduled hours. A Texas employee can earn one and a half of their typical pay rate for every hour over 40 hours in a single week. For example, an employee who earns $10 an hour can earn $15 an...
