Wage and Overtime Claims

Austin Wage and Hour Law Lawyers

Wage and Overtime Claims

During these challenging economic times, Texas employees want to have an assurance that they are being paid every dollar that they are due following a hard day's work. Has your boss been requiring you to work extended hours without the appropriate compensation? Have you been assigned new responsibilities without the corresponding pay increase that was promised? Were some of your wages being used to pay business expenses or other employees without your knowledge or permission? If you can answer "yes" to any of these questions, or if you have other concerns regarding your paycheck, you need to contact a labor and employment attorney with experience to make sure that you are being compensated in the way you deserve.

The Department of Labor established the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) to ensure that all employees were receiving the appropriate wages and treatment at work. Under the FLSA, the federal minimum wage has been raised each year over the past two years and will stand at $7.25 as of July 24, 2009. If applicable, has your hourly wage been rising accordingly? The FLSA also states that employees who work more than forty hours a week must be paid time and a half for every additional hour. There are some types of employment that are exempt from this law for a variety of reasons. Also, the FLSA does not require overtime pay for work on Saturdays, Sundays, holidays, or regular days of rest, unless overtime is worked on such days. An attorney can work with you to determine if your specific situation is one that is covered by FLSA. Be assured that most employees will find wage or salary protection under this important federal act.

The FLSA contains a two-year statute of limitations on any claims for back wages. To make sure that a proper investigation can be completed on time, employees should file their complaints with the Wage and Hour Division of the Department of Labor as soon as possible but no later than eighteen months after the initial violation. If you believe that you are owed any money from your employer, the time to act is now. The time is to hire a labor and employment lawyer from Bertolino LLP.

The experienced labor and employment attorneys at Bertolino LLP are ready to guide you through the complaint and investigation process. For instances in which a lawsuit becomes necessary, our attorneys will prepare the most aggressive and comprehensive case possible. We have offices in Austin, Houston, and San Antonio ready to serve you. Do not let another day pass without reclaiming the wages that you know you have earned.

Contact an Experienced Attorney at Bertolino LLP

At Bertolino LLP, we have labor and employment lawyers who are ready to protect your rights. With offices in Austin, Houston, and San Antonio, we have convenient locations to assist workers in Texas who have wage and overtime claims. Please contact us today so that we can get started defending your right to work and succeed! To contact the Austin office, call 512.476.5757. For the San Antonio office, call 210.223.5553. For the Houston office, call 713.225.7474. You may also contact the Firm by e-mail.