Texas Payday Law: Part I

Many workers are familiar with the protections granted to them by the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and other laws that bar discriminatory practices based on race, gender, and other factors. This should come as no surprise, given how recently the struggles to attain these rights were carried out in full view of the public. But unfortunately many employees or jobseekers have little awareness of the law and their rights beyond these sweeping, landmark pieces of legislation. Being less informed than an employer can put a worker at risk of being misled or taken advantage of when negotiating the terms of an employment agreement.

If you suspect that your employer has been mishandling the administration of your wages, you may be in a position to file a wage claim with the Texas Workforce Commission. Contact the Houston employment lawyers of the Ross Law Group at 713-482-6910 to gain the experienced legal representation you need to guide you through this process.

Payday Requirements

Despite the fact that most employees go to work for the sole purpose of attaining the wages that they will earn, many do not understand how the law governs the distribution of their pay. Exempt employees (typically salaried workers who do not qualify for overtime pay) must be paid at least once per month, according to Texas law. All other employees must be paid at least twice per month, with the following additional stipulations:

• Paydays must be specified upon hiring
• When payday is semi-monthly (twice per month), the division of the month must be as nearly equal as possible
• If an employee is not paid at the appropriate time, the employer must pay the employee on any business day thereafter upon request

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Don't let an unscrupulous employer abuse your rights. Contact the Houston payday lawyers of the Ross Law Group at 713-482-6910 so that we can help you obtain the compensation that you have earned and damages for the denial thereof.