The Buenker Law Firm Attorneys at Law

If you believe you are a victim of wage and hour violations or any other type of related concern, our law firm can help you file claims or represent you in labor litigation. The Buenker Law Firm can review your case to see if your employer violated any of your rights under Texas or federal labor laws. We also work with Houston and Texas employers to make sure they are following all employment laws. Working with labor lawyers can save you from costly litigation and accusations that can create a disruptive work environment. Request a free consultation with our Houston, TX, law firm today or send us an email.

An employer generally must pay one and one-half times a worker's regular rate of pay for all the hours worked over 40 in a workweek. Even salaried, commissioned, and other non-hourly workers may be owed overtime. If you work more than 40 hours in a workweek and want to know if you are getting paid properly, consult with the unpaid overtime attorneys at The Buenker Law Firm.

The minimum wage in the United States and Texas is presently $7.25 per hour. That means that, in most circumstances, an employer must pay an employee at least $7.25 for every hour the employee works. You might be surprised by how common minimum wage violations are in this country. The violations are not always obvious. Businesses pay their workers in all kinds of ways – salary, hourly, commission, piece rate, or combinations thereof. Sometimes these arrangements do not guarantee that workers are paid minimum wage for all the hours they work. Sometimes the employer takes actions or institutes policies that reduce the employee’s actual pay below the minimum wage level. Each person’s situation is different, and depends on the specific facts and circumstances of their work and pay. Workers in Houston, TX, who have concerns over compliance can benefit from the assistance of a knowledgeable minimum wage lawyer at The Buenker Law Firm.

Whether employees are exempt or non-exempt depends on the type of work they do, how they are paid, and how much they are paid. It is not determined by job titles or formal labels. Non-exempt employees in Houston, TX, must be paid overtime pay, whereas exempt employees are not eligible for overtime pay. If you believe you have been misclassified or paid improperly, the attorneys at The Buenker Law Firm can evaluate your situation to determine whether you have a claim for overtime pay.

Generally, a person who is an “independent contractor” is in business for themselves. A true independent contractor is usually not an hourly worker, usually supplies his or her own equipment and materials, works for a number of different contractors, and does the job without supervision from the contractor. If you believe you are a misclassified independent contractor, the legal team at The Buenker Law Firm can help you determine whether that is the case.