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Commission-based pay arrangements are common in sales jobs, but there is often confusion about overtime pay for these employees. Many people assume that if you earn a commission, you might not be entitled to overtime. In reality, the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) requires overtime...

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The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) guarantees most U.S. employees the right to overtime pay (time-and-a-half) for hours worked over 40 in a workweek. However, certain employees are "exempt" from these overtime protections, meaning their employers do not have to pay them overtime. Understanding who...

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Travel Time Pay refers to compensation for the time employees spend traveling for work-related purposes. If your job requires you to hit the road or skies, you may wonder: Should I get paid for this travel time? Many workers ask, "My job won't pay for...

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Reporting your boss or employer for unpaid overtime is a courageous step toward protecting your rights. But many workers hesitate out of fear of retaliation – especially the fear of being fired. So, can your employer fire you for reporting unpaid overtime? In general, the...

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If you've been working long hours without proper overtime pay, you're not alone. Wage theft - including unpaid overtime - is alarmingly common. Studies estimate that U.S. workers lose tens of billions of dollars each year due to wage theft, including unpaid overtime, making it...

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Wage theft is a shockingly common problem in the American workplace. Every year, millions of workers across all industries have their hard-earned pay unlawfully kept from them. In fact, employers are estimated to steal around $15 billion from workers each year just through minimum-wage violations-comparable...

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Nobody should put in their time only to find their paycheck falls short of the legal minimum wage. If you've been paid below minimum wage, know that you're not alone - and that it's against the law in almost all cases. The law is on...

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When Your Paycheck Doesn't Add Up: Understanding Wage Deductions in Texas Opening your paycheck to find unexpected deductions can be jarring and financially devastating. Whether you're a service industry worker, construction professional, or office employee in Texas, understanding what employers can and cannot legally take...

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Fighting for Your Fair Pay: When to Consult an Overtime Rights Attorney in Houston You're not alone if you work extra hours without proper compensation in Houston. Whether putting in 50-hour weeks at an energy company downtown or working long shifts in the medical center,...

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Securing Your Overtime Rights: When to Contact an Overtime Lawyer in Houston It's Friday afternoon, and you're reviewing your paycheck only to discover that your employer has, yet again, failed to pay you for the extra hours you worked this week. This isn't just frustrating—it's...

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