Under Texas Labor Code 61.018, an employer cannot deduct or withhold wages unless: It is ordered to do so by a court of competent jurisdiction (such as court-ordered child support) It is authorized to do so by state or federal law (such as IRS withholdings); or.
You can also file a complaint with the Department of Labor The DOL Wage & Hour Division can provide you with information as to what sorts of claims or complaints they accept and how their process works. They can be contacted at 866-487-9243.
Call 800-832-9243, 512-475-2670, or TDD 800-735-2989 (hearing impaired) if you need assistance. breakdown of the days and hours of work or complete the Wage Claim Form Attachment. If your address or phone number changes, it is your responsibility to notify the Wage and Hour Department in writing immediately.
What to do when there's not enough work for employees Invest in skill development and training. Encourage communication and feedback. Take a break. Implement effective workload management. 2024 State of the Workplace Report.
Typically, for an unpaid overtime claim, an employee has up to two years to file a complaint or lawsuit. If action is not taken within two years, the court will likely deny the case. This time limit can be extended up to three years if the worker can prove that the employer knowingly went against FLSA regulations.
Specifically, under the DOL's 2024 Rule, the minimum salary for exempt employee status increased from $684/week to $844.00/week effective July 1, 2024, and was set to increase to $1,128.00/week effective on Jan. 1, 2025. The Rule also provided for automatic increases every three years. In an Opinion issued on Nov.