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What is a wage and hour claim?A wage and hour claim is a broad term that encompasses various claims an employee may have against an employer. These claims generally fall into three categories: overtime, minimum wage, and unpaid wages. Federal law governs the payment of overtime and minimum wages in the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The FLSA mandates that employers pay employees overtime compensation or “time and a half” for every hour worked over 40 hours in a workweek, unless the law determines that the employee is “exempt.” Moreover, the FLSA mandates that employers pay at least the current federal minimum wage. Effective July 24, 2007, the federal minimum wage is $5.85/hour, however that wage will increase to $6.55/hour on July 24, 2008 and to $7.25/hour on July 24, 2009. It is also important to remember that some state minimum wage laws require a minimum wage higher than the federal mandate. An unpaid wage claim might involve a former employee who did not receive a final paycheck after quitting or termination. These claims also would include an employee who did not receive an earned bonus or vacation. Many states’ laws provide for the recovery of unpaid wages. A wage and hour lawyer can help
Finding a good wage and hour/employment lawyer versed in Federal and Texas employment law is not easy to do. However, deciding to hire a lawyer at all may be the most difficult decision. Often workers fear their termination for bringing a claim against their present employer. Often workers fear that laws meant to protect employees do not apply to them because of their immigration status. That may not be true. However, due to time constraints and filing deadlines, you should at least immediately consult with a wage and hour lawyer to discuss your alternatives. Please use the contact form on this page for your free wage and hour case evaluation, and contact a wage and hour lawyer today. DISCLAIMER: Though licensed to practice law in Texas, Jim S. Adler & Associates, 3D/International Tower, 1900 West Loop South, 20th Floor, Houston, Texas 77027, also works as necessary with local and outside counsel to litigate claims in other states, including: Alabama | Alaska | Arizona | Arkansas | California | Colorado | Connecticut | Delaware | Florida | Georgia | Hawaii | Idaho | Illinois | Indiana | Iowa | Kansas | Kentucky | Louisiana | Maine | Maryland | Massachusetts | Michigan | Minnesota | Mississippi | Missouri | Montana | Nebraska | Nevada | New Hampshire | New Jersey | New Mexico | New York | North Carolina | North Dakota | Ohio | Oklahoma | Oregon | Pennsylvania | Rhode Island | South Carolina | South Dakota | Tennessee | Utah | Vermont | Virginia | Washington | West Virginia | Wisconsin | Wyoming Additionally, Jim S. Adler & Associates has law offices at City Place Building, 2711 North Haskell Ave., Suite 2100 LB40, Dallas, Texas 75204-2887; San Pedro Plaza, 7330 San Pedro Ave., Suite 700, San Antonio, Texas 78216-6237; and Bank of America, 12605 East Freeway, Suite 400, Houston, Texas 77015-5619 (serving Channelview, Texas). |
Does your employer require that you work off the clock, but you are not paid for that time? Are you paid “comp time” rather than an overtime wage? Does your employer not pay you overtime even when you are entitled to an overtime wage? Does your employer pay you a wage beneath the mandated minimum wage? Were you not given your earned vacation, bonus, or final paycheck after you quit or were terminated? If so, you may be entitled to a large cash award. The attorneys at
