Houston Overtime Wage Claims Lawyer

The FLSA establishes the required minimum wage rates for “non-exempt” employees. These employees must receive overtime pay for each hour worked over 40 hours in a work week. Workers who do not receive their required overtime pay can file overtime wage claims for unpaid overtime. Unpaid overtime claims cover any time that the employee works for the employer over and above the 40-hour work week, regardless of if the employee completes those task on the employer’s premises. Employees can also file overtime wage claims against employers for “off-the-clock” work.

As of July 24, 2009, the federally-mandated minimum wage is $7.25 an hour. If a state has a higher minimum wage than the federal standard, the state’s minimum wage applies. When an employer fails to pay the required minimum wage, that employer engages is what is known as “wage theft”. Eligible employees who do not receive at least the required minimum wage can file overtime wage claims against employers engaged in wage theft. These employees can file overtime wage claims for back wages, attorneys’ fees and other damages.

Despite its confusing terminology, the FLSA defines “exempt” employees as those who are not eligible for overtime pay, while those defined as “non-exempt” are entitled to overtime wages. When an employer attempts to categorize a non-exempt employee as exempt, they may be doing so to avoid paying overtime wages. Employers that engage in this behavior may be subject to an overtime wage claims complaint.

Hourly employees are not the only ones who can file overtime wage claims. Workers who receive their compensation in other ways can also be eligible to receive overtime wage claims benefits. Service industry workers who rely on tips may pursue legal action if they do not receive at least $5.76 an hour in overtime pay. Employers are also not allowed to receive money from service worker tips, either from the individual or from a tip pool. Employers who do so may also be targeted with overtime wage claims complaints.

Numerous types of workers may fall victim to overtime pay manipulation. Employees can file overtime wage claims if they believe that they are entitled to receive overtime pay. These workers can include:

• Restaurant Workers
• Construction Workers and Laborers
• Oil and Gas Workers
• Cleanup Workers
• Illegal and Undocumented Workers
• … and many more

The types of behavior that can leave an employer as a target for overtime wage claims include:

• Overtime Pay Miscalculation
• Worker Misclassification
• Salary Scams
• … and many more

To find out how we can help you with an overtime wage claims lawsuit, contact us today at (713) 352-7975. Our friendly staff will ask a few questions about your case and connect you to an overtime wage claims lawsuit attorney. You can also fill out the “Free Case Evaluation” form at the top of this page.