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Workers

Computer and IT The Computer Professional exemption does not apply to all computer professionals. Learn your FLSA rights by ordering our free overtime and wage claim guide.
Service Technicians Texas service technicians are frequently denied overtime pay and are not compensated fairly or all hours worked. Many service techs are eligible for overtime.
Independent Contractors Are you misclassified as an independent contractor? Order a free copy of our wage guide to learn how this affects your paycheck & your overtime.
Cable Installers Satellite and cable TV installers and technicians in Texas are frequently deprived of the overtime wages to which they are lawfully entitled.
Sales Representatives Sales representatives - find out if you are owed overtime under the FLSA. Order our free wage and overtime book if you have been cheated on your paycheck.
Tipped Employees Waiters and other tipped staff are often victims of wage theft. Tipped employees in Texas robbed of wages should order our free guide to learn your FLSA rights.
Nurses/Healthcare If you are a nurse not being paid overtime order a free copy of our wage and overtime book today. You can also contact our wage lawyers for a free case review.
Paralegal Are you a paralegal in Texas who is owed compensation for overtime? If you are a paralegal, the chances are very likely that YOU ARE NOT EXEMPT. If you work more than 40 hours per week, then you may be due thousands of dollars in unpaid overtime compensation. Contact a Houston, Texas unpaid overtime lawyer at Kennedy Hodges for a free, confidential consultation about your case.
Oil, Gas, Field Workers Many Texas oil and gas field service technicians are improperly classified as exempt employees and are not paid for all the hours they have worked.
Call Center Workers Call center workers in Texas are frequently forced to work off the clock and are deprived of the overtime wages to which they are lawfully entitled.
Banking Industry Many banking, mortgage and insurance employees are being deprived of fair wages and overtime. Order our free wage guide to learn how to recover your back pay.
Retail Store Employees The retail industry is filled with unlawful pay practices and wage violations. Order our free guide to learn your FLSA rights under the labor laws.
Accountants & Auditors Accountants and auditors without CPA are eligible to overtime. Learn more with a free copy of The 10 Biggest Mistakes that can Hurt Your Wage and Overtime Claim
Bookkeepers & Clerks Bookkeepers and clerks may be eligible to overtime pay. If you have been denied your wages order our free guide to learn your wage and overtime rights.
Other Workers We Help Denied your proper wages? Contact a Texas employment lawyer from Kennedy Hodges to discuss what rights workers have under the Texas labor and employment laws.

Overtime Issues

Overtime scams What you don't know can hurt you.
Tip Pools and Tip Credits Restaurants cannot force you to share tips with ineligible employees.
Retaliation Can I be fired for making a claim? No!
Chinese Overtime Also known as Fluctuating Work Week. The more I work, the less I make. How can that be legal?
Misclassification Learn why being classified as an Independent Contractor can lead to wage theft for your paycheck.
Exemptions Employees are often misclassified as Executive, Administrative, and Professional exemptions and are denied overtime.
Hours worked, but not paid Travel time, training time, on-call time, meal and rest periods . . . all might be compensable under the law.
Salary Test True salaries do not depend on the hours you work.
Calculating Overtime How to accurately calculate your regular rate and overtime rate.
Damages Back pay, penalties and attorney's fees are recoverable.
Class and Collective actions Groups of employees acting with one voice level the playing field against their employers.
Fair Labor Standards Act The strongest law on the books for employees.

Resources for out-of-state wage and hour disputes

Kennedy Hodges represents victims of wage and hour violations throughout the state of Texas. Although we occasionally represent victims outside of these locations you may prefer to work with an attorney in your area. Here, you will find a list of other firms that may be able to assist you with your unpaid overtime concerns.

Legal

Government

  • ABA: The American Bar Association provides law school accreditation, continuing legal education, information about the law and programs to help legal professionals.
  • U.S. House of Representatives: The United States House of Representatives
  • U.S. Senate: The United States Senate
  • USA.gov: Contact your elected officials.