On behalf of Warren & Siurek, L.L.P. | Apr 13, 2020 | Blog, Wage & Hour Laws
Most workers in Texas and around the country are entitled to overtime pay when they are on duty for more than 40 hours during a workweek. Overtime rules were established by the Fair Labor Standards Act and are administered by the Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour...
On behalf of Warren & Siurek, L.L.P. | Mar 27, 2020 | Wage & Hour Laws
Texas workers have the right to expect to receive the pay they are legally entitled to for doing their jobs. However, some workers are deprived of their full wages by employers. They might not be fully aware of what is happening or are afraid to speak up due to...
On behalf of Warren & Siurek, L.L.P. | Feb 21, 2020 | Benefits & Compensation, Wage & Hour Laws
It is not uncommon for employers in Texas and throughout the country to use the “seven-minute rule” when it comes to how employee pay is calculated. Rounding up to the nearest 15-minute increment is done to make it easier for companies to complete payroll...
On behalf of Warren & Siurek, L.L.P. | Feb 10, 2020 | Wage & Hour Laws
Pay discrimination in Texas is illegal under state and federal laws. Unfortunately, it continues to be a problem in many workplaces. People who learn that they have been paid less than their coworkers for the same work might have grounds to file discrimination claims....
On behalf of Warren & Siurek, L.L.P. | Jan 24, 2020 | Wage & Hour Laws
Federal law generally requires employers in Texas and around the country to pay their employees at least $7.25 per hour, but many produce workers in the Rio Grande Valley are receiving less than half of this amount according to a local advocacy group. Texas Rio Grande...
On behalf of Warren & Siurek, L.L.P. | Jan 24, 2020 | Wage & Hour Laws
Most workers in Texas and throughout the country are covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act. The FLSA mandates that workers are paid a minimum wage and receive overtime pay when working more than 40 hours in a week. If an employer fails to abide by these rules, it...
On behalf of Warren & Siurek, L.L.P. | Dec 31, 2019 | Wage & Hour Laws
It’s been called the crime hardly anyone talks about, and it’s hurting countless workers across America. According to the Economic Policy Institute, more than 2 million people have lost approximately $8 billion in yearly income from wage theft at the hands of...
On behalf of Warren & Siurek, L.L.P. | Dec 1, 2017 | Wage & Hour Laws
The general rule for most Texas workers is that hours worked over the regular 40-hour workweek entitle them to overtime compensation. The law exempts some types of workers from this rule and employers do not need to pay them overtime. Both employers and employees can...
On behalf of Warren & Siurek, L.L.P. | Aug 1, 2017 | Blog, Wage & Hour Laws
If you are a mother in Texas who is breastfeeding, you may wonder what your rights are in this area. For example, can you take breaks to express milk? Where can you do so? In general, the answers are positive, and they apply for one year after the birth of the child....
On behalf of Warren & Siurek, L.L.P. | Mar 10, 2017 | Wage & Hour Laws
There are a number of regulations in place that are designed to protect workers in the United States. Some of these regulations were put forward with the intent of keeping the workplace safe; others with ensuring workers are fairly compensated. A case out of Houston...
