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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Working extra hours can take a toll on both your time and health. That is why labor laws require fair overtime pay for most employees. Yet, not every employer follows the rules. If you feel that your overtime hours have gone unpaid, it is important to know how the...
There are several ways that businesses might manipulate payroll records or their employees to avoid their legal obligation to provide overtime wages. Sometimes, companies trick workers into giving up their overtime rights by convincing them to work off the clock....
Employers in Texas are required to comply with the protections for employees that are set by the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The provisions in this act are meant to help ensure that employees are paid fairly and aren’t subjected to certain negative employment...