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...
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Overtime compensation claims
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,...
Which employees are exempt?
Determining exempt versus non-exempt employees is one of the biggest issues facing any company. Employers in Texas who make mistakes in this area can find themselves liable for large payouts. Avoiding misclassification of employees is very important for small...
Understanding overtime pay and comp time
Texas workers attend their jobs with the expectation of being paid for their time commitment. Unfortunately, it's not uncommon for employers to underpay their employees. Regardless of whether this is due to a lack of knowledge or an actual intent to keep more money in...
When compensatory time is not legal
Non-exempt, statutory employees in Texas are entitled to overtime pay for each hour worked above 40 in a workweek. In spite of the state and federal wage and hour laws, many companies routinely violate the laws and fail to pay their employees the overtime they are...
Pursuing a Texas overtime wage claim
Making an overtime compensation claim in Texas necessitates a number of preliminary considerations. Chief among these factors is whether an individual qualifies for overtime pay in the first instance. Defining overtime and calculating the workweek According to the...