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Have You Been Misclassified as Exempt in Houston? Understanding Your Right to Overtime Pay

Are You Working Overtime Without Getting Paid? You Might Be MisclassifiedIf you're putting in more than 40 hours each week but not seeing overtime pay on your paycheck, you might be a victim of employee misclassification. Many Houston workers are incorrectly labeled as "exempt" from...

| June 25, 2025

Can Houston Employers Legally Require Off-the-Clock Work? Know Your Rights

Are You Working Without Pay? Understanding Wage Violations in TexasIf your employer has asked you to work before clocking in, stay late after clocking out, or work through your lunch break without compensation, you're facing a potential wage violation under federal law. These practices are...

| June 23, 2025

Can Houston Oil and Gas Workers Recover Double Damages for Unpaid Overtime?

Unpaid Overtime in Houston's Oil Industry: Fighting for What You've EarnedYes, oil and gas workers in Houston can recover up to double damages for unpaid overtime under federal law. If you're working long hours on drilling rigs, refineries, or in other oil industry positions without...

| June 20, 2025

What Are the 5 Most Common Ways Houston Employers Try to Deny Your Overtime Pay?

Is Your Employer Stealing Your Hard-Earned Overtime Wages?Working overtime hours should mean bigger paychecks, but those extra hours go unpaid for many Texas workers. Wage theft has become a multi-billion-dollar problem in the United States, with overtime violations representing one of the most common forms...

| June 19, 2025

How Do I Report An Employer For Not Paying Overtime In Texas?

Securing Your Overtime Rights: When to Contact an Overtime Lawyer in HoustonIt's Friday afternoon, and you're reviewing your paycheck only to discover that your employer has, yet again, failed to pay you for the extra hours you worked this week. This isn't just frustrating—it's illegal....

| June 2, 2025

Houston Workers: Are You Aware of Your Overtime Rights?

Protecting Your Paycheck: When to Consult an Overtime Rights Attorney in HoustonIf you're working in Houston and putting in more than 40 hours a week without receiving proper overtime pay, you're not alone. According to recent Department of Labor statistics, over 34% of Houston workers...

| June 2, 2025

Are You Missing Out on Overtime Pay? Understanding Your Rights in Houston

Fighting for Fair Compensation: How an Overtime Rights Lawyer in Houston Can Help YouWorking beyond your scheduled hours only to discover your paycheck doesn't reflect those extra efforts can be frustrating and financially devastating. In 2025, Houston workers continue to face significant challenges when it...

| June 2, 2025

Did You Know 80% of Workers in Texas Are Denied Overtime Pay? Find Out Why

Unpaid Overtime in Houston: How an Overtime Rights Lawyer Can HelpYou've put in the extra hours, sacrificing evenings and weekends to meet deadlines, only to discover your paycheck doesn't reflect those additional hours worked. In Houston's fast-paced work environment, this scenario happens more often than...

| June 2, 2025

Medicus Owes Overtime to Salaried Recruiters: When Salary Doesn’t Exempt You from Overtime Pay

Medicus Healthcare Solutions is a health care employment staffing agency that provides health care staff to providers and facilities across the country. A recent collective action filed against the company alleges that Medicus failed to pay non-exempt, salaried recruiters overtime as the Fair Labor Standards...

| March 12, 2025

Travel Time Ruling Requires Workers to be Paid When Traveling Overnight

Summary: If your employer isn’t paying you properly for travel time, an attorney can help you get the compensation you deserve. Request your free review today. Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), travel time that requires an overnight stay away from home is typically...

| February 21, 2025

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