Employees have certain rights under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), which sets basic standards for regular wage and overtime pay. Sturm Law PLLC is committed to protecting employees' rights under the FLSA and other relevant laws.
If you believe your employer has failed to pay you the wages you are owed, contact our law firm in Houston today for a free initial consultation. We advise and represent hourly workers, as well as salaried employees.
Examples Of Wage And Hour Disputes
In many cases, employees are not aware that their wage and hour rights have been violated. If you have questions about your own rights, speak with a Texas employment lawyer to find out if you have a case.
Wage and hour disputes may involve any of the following:
- Failure to pay you the minimum wage, which in Texas is $7.25 an hour
- Failure to pay you the overtime pay rate, which must be at least 1.5 times the hourly rate for every hour worked over 40 in a week
- Failure to pay you the overtime rate when you work more than 40 hours a week at two separate restaurants owned by the same employer
- Improperly classifying you as an independent contractor, resulting in loss of pay and benefits to you
- Improperly classifying you as administrative, salaried or otherwise exempt from overtime pay
- Failure to pay you for pre- and post-work activities, such as cleaning or preparing tools or work surfaces, or meeting at a central location for transportation to a job site
- Failure to provide agreed-upon meal breaks or rest periods
Founding attorney Charles A. Sturm is an accomplished trial lawyer who is Board Certified in Labor and Employment Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.
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For a free initial consultation to discuss your wage and overtime rights, contact us online or call our office in Houston at 713-955-1800.
