It is a common belief that people who work in nightclubs as exotic dancers make good wages. However, that is not always the case, and, behind the scenes, some of these woman in Texas and elsewhere are not being paid minimum wage. A woman in another state claims that...
People who work in dangerous jobs are especially careful about their safety. Texas workers who see something that is unsafe would be remiss not to report the condition to their supervisors. In most cases, reporting such a situation would be rewarded for promoting...
A través de una reciente investigación realizada por el Departamento de Labor, una empresa local ha acordado pagar sus conductores de camiones las horas extras debidas. El Departamento de Labor descubrió que los conductores de camiones se les pagaba por la carga, que...
Being a part of the workforce means that employees will be surrounded by different types of people. However, differences do not give anyone the right to pass judgment and make his or her co-workers uncomfortable. When such a situation arises, the victim has the right...
A Houston area company was forced to pay its truck drivers back overtime wages in response to an investigation conducted by the Department of Labor. Unfortunately, many employers pay their truck drivers a predetermined amount for each load hauled or a percentage of...
Con la caida de las precios del petróleo y los despidos resultantes en el sector de la energia, los abogados de salario y horas anticipan un aumento dramatico en los pleitos de horas extras. Cuando la industria petrolera estaba en auge, las empresas centraban sus...
Every hour that an employee works counts, especially when the economy is in a downturn. Most employees in Texas and elsewhere expect to be paid at least the state minimum wage for the hours that they work and to be paid overtime hours when applicable. Those who...
