Can I Sue My Employer as an Inspector Who Hasn’t Been Paid for Overtime Work?
Money is the primary motivation for working in many instances, so accurate pay is imperative. For most industries, the standard workweek is 40 hours, and any hours worked beyond that is considered overtime. Some employee categories, including some salaried positions with qualifying job duties, are...
Steps to Take After an Employer Misclassifies a Day Rate Worker as Independent Contractor
Your employee classification might not stand out amid the minutiae of your daily job tasks and responsibilities. However, this is extremely important as it ensures the company meets its workers' rights and taxation obligations. When an employer misclassifies a day rate worker as an independent...
What Happens If an Employer Fails to Pay Overtime to Day Rate Employees?
No matter how much a person may love their job, it is doubtful that anyone would want to work for free. Every employee deserves to be paid completely for the hours they work. However, that is not always the case. Unfortunately, for a reported 82...
Understanding Overtime for Day Rate vs. Hourly Employees
As an employee, no matter how much you love your job, it is doubtful that you would want to do work for free. That is why it is crucial to ensure your employer is paying you properly, including any overtime you may be owed. It...
Does On-Call Time Count as Work Time for Texas Health Care Workers?
  Some professions require employees to spend time outside their typical working hours on call. During on-call time, the employee must be able to report for further job duties on short notice. Certain standards must be met in order for on-call time to count as...
Steps to Take If You’re Not Paid for All the Hours You Work as a Texas Construction Worker
Wage theft can be a serious problem for Texas construction workers. From failing to correctly calculate overtime pay to violating minimum wage laws, wage theft can take many forms. Typically, you have the right to file a claim if your employer has unlawfully withheld your...
Understanding Overtime, Holiday, and Vacation Pay for Restaurant Workers
Restaurants are often very open with their employees about their seemingly small profit margins and their struggle to keep their doors open every week. However, this is often a tactic used to keep restaurant workers from reporting wage, overtime, or vacation pay. Cutting out these...
Can You Waive Your Right to Overtime Pay in Texas?
Employees in the state of Texas cannot waive their rights to overtime pay. There are strict laws protecting employees to ensure that employers do not take advantage of them. Laws regarding overtime and employee rights can be complicated. If you suspect your employer has violated...
What Is Double-Time Pay and When Is It Required in California?
Double-time pay laws vary by state. Most states do not have any double-time laws. It is essential to note the difference between overtime and double-time, as the laws surrounding each differ drastically. If an employee’s rights to compensation have been violated, a workers’ rights attorney...
How Does Overtime Work for Tipped Employees in Texas?
Overtime pay for tipped employees in the state of Texas works differently from overtime pay for regular employees. The state and federal overtime laws protect both tipped and regular employees from not receiving their overtime pay. If you suspect your employer has violated laws surrounding...
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