Workplace conflicts are stressful. However, if you have spoken up about a problem and then find yourself being punished for it, the situation can often feel impossible. This is called workplace retaliation, and it happens more often than you may realize. If you believe your employer is punishing you for asserting your rights, it's essential to contact an experienced attorney for guidance as soon as possible.
THERE ARE VERY FEW EXCEPTIONS TO THE OVER 40 HOURS/WEEK RULE.
If you are paid by the hour, you should almost certainly receive overtime pay when you work more than 40 hours in a week. An attorney can help you determine what action to take if your employer has failed to honor your overtime work.
OVERTIME ISN’T JUST FOR HOURLY EMPLOYEES.
If you are paid on salary, by the day (“day rate”), or by the number of tasks you complete (“piece rate”), you may still be eligible for overtime pay. Allow me to educate you on your unique employee rights.
YOUR EMPLOYER MAY BE MISCLASSIFYING YOUR JOB.
In Texas, independent contractors are not entitled to overtime pay, which can lead to problems for workers who are classified as independent contractors but actually aren’t. If you’ve been denied overtime because of such a misclassification, please call me for guidance.
