Houston, TX – The Department of Labor (DOL) recently reported that overtime claims are on the rise, and The Lore Law Firm has focused its resources on handling increased numbers of monthly overtime claim clients. The DOL has recovered thousands of dollars of owed tips/overtime for employees in Texas and back wages for Texas sanitation workers. Additionally, the department announced that it would be hiring 100 new wage-hour investigators to help employers consider the enforcement priorities of their state departments of labor.
In Texas, typical violations arise from misunderstandings about wage-hour law and technical issues. Overtime claims may also arise when employers think that a salary exempts an employee from overtime or when nonexempt employees perform work during unpaid lunch breaks/before their shifts start/end. While these seem like small amounts of additional working time, they add up, especially when they’re combined with damages or attorneys’ fees if the case is brought as a joint action. Most overtime claims come in the form of executive exemption, administrative exemption, professional exemption, off-the-clock work, or audits.
When workers have an overtime claim, the first thing they should do is talk to someone who knows the labor and employment laws in Texas. The Lore Law Firm is passionate about protecting the rights of workers, allowing them to recover their lost income or resolve their employment issues. With over 25 years of experience representing...
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