I worked many hours of overtime, but my boss doesn't know it. Am I still entitled to the overtime rate?

 

A: According to the Fair Labor Standards Act, every employer is responsible for recording the number of hours that employees work, including overtime hours. If this is not done, the employer could face heavy fines from the U.S. Department of Labor for failing to properly record hours.

But unfortunately, there are some employers who still disregard the FLSA requirement and fail to keep track of workers' hours. So what happens if you worked more than 40 hours in a week, but your boss or employer doesn't know about it? Are you still entitled to be paid one and a half times your hourly rate for those hours worked over 40 in one week?

In almost all cases, the answer is yes. You have the right to collect overtime for those extra hours that you worked, as long as you are honest and realistic about them. It is up to the employer to prove that you did not work those hours, but again, it is an employer's duty to properly record your time.

The best thing that you can do for yourself if you are not being paid overtime in Houston is to immediately contact a lawyer who specializes in Texas overtime claims. And by contacting the lawyers at Kennedy Hodges, you will not only be able to schedule a free consultation, but you'll also receive a free copy of Ten Biggest Mistakes That Can Hurt Your Wage and Overtime Claim . Protect your paycheck by calling 888.449.2068 today.