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But the Houston, Texas overtime lawyers at Kennedy Hodges want to remind home workers of the fact that their employers should not automatically exempt them from overtime. Just because your working hours may not be the typical nine to five does not mean that you shouldn't be paid time and a half for your hours worked over 40 each week.
Home workers are protected under the same Fair Labor Standards Act guidelines as regular employees, which means that unless you are an exempt worker you are entitled to overtime and a minimum wage set by the U.S. Department of Labor.
It is important to note, however, that there are some fields that are restricted, meaning your employer would have to contact the local Wage and Hour District Office for certification and regulation. These fields include:
Knitted outerwear
Gloves and mittens
Button and buckle manufacturing
Embroideries
Women's, unisex, and children's apparel
Handkerchief manufacturing
Jewelry manufacturing
The easiest and most thorough way for you to determine whether or not you should be paid overtime for the work you perform at home is to let an experienced fair overtime lawyer in Houston do it for you. The lawyers at Kennedy Hodges literally wrote the book on overtime wages in Texas, and offer it for free to those who need help in the Houston area. You can order your free copy of Ten Biggest Mistakes that Can Hurt Your Wage and Overtime Claim by calling 888.449.2068. You also can fill out this online form to set up your complimentary case evaluation.
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