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Off the clock overtime pay for hospice and health care workers; At home care givers and the FLSA

Hospice workers often make an hourly wage with eligibility for overtime due to extra time spent with patients, or even overnight stays. Hospice workers are usually employed by hospitals or state agencies, and are normally eligible for FLSA protections as non-exempt employees. If you work as a hospice employee in Texas, but are not paid overtime you may be eligible for overtime pay under the FLSA.

Case in Point

A hospice employee in Tyler, Texas, is suing The Hospice of East Texas claiming the company does not pay employees overtime for off-the-clock work.

The lawsuit claims the company has repeatedly failed to pay the employee for time spent working off the clock. The employer, the suit claims, never compensates employees for hours worked over 40. The lawsuit seeks compensation for liquidated damages, court costs and attorney's fees.

If you are unsure whether you are being paid your rightful wages under the FLSA, you should contact an experienced employment lawyer who knows how the federal labor laws work. If you live in Texas, find out how a Houston labor attorney can help you. Our firm is located in Houston, Texas, but we maintain a national practice.

Overtime pay for Nurses and Healthcare workers: Being paid a salary DOES NOT by itself mean that you lose your right to overtime pay. Many employers try to lead their employees to believe that if they are salaried workers, then they are exempt, and not entitled to receive overtime pay.