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In a big win for workers paid on a “day-rate” basis, a recent opinion out of the 5th Circuit, which covers Texas, Louisiana and Mississippi, makes it crystal clear that being paid a daily rate (even $1,000+/day and amounting to $200,000+/year) is not the same as being paid a salary. So, we now have the
Personnel who often travel for work or work away from home are typically paid per diems. These per diem payments are intended to reimburse workers for the costs associated with lodging, meals, and other travel expenditures. Depending on how the per diem payments are calculated and paid out, they may need to be incorporated when
Can You Waive Your Right to Be Paid Overtime or Volunteer to Work for Straight Time Pay? Here in Texas, we have various state and federal employment laws that protect workers from injustices such as unsafe working conditions and unfair wages. One of the most important protections Texas workers possess is the right to additional
Many Texas employers take advantage of the general lack of knowledge about overtime laws to deny their workers the overtime pay they have rightfully earned. Employers may even refuse to answer employee questions about overtime pay to keep them in the dark about their shorted pay or confusing paystubs. Is Your Texas Employer Adequately Paying
Staffing issues have plagued companies large and small around the country in recent months. In order to handle their staffing issues, many companies are mandating overtime for existing employees. As a result, there has been an uptick in overtime claims. The Lore Law Firm has helped countless individuals contend with overtime claims when their employers
Unfortunately, some employers will do whatever it takes to get out of paying employees overtime. They may use various underhanded methods to shave time, even though doing so is often illegal per U.S. labor laws. As a skilled overtime pay lawyer, The Lore Law Firm has represented numerous clients who have been the unfortunate victims
