For over three decades, our unwavering commitment has been to stand by the side of employees, advocating for their rights and interests in the legal arena. When you choose us, you're choosing a legal team with a rich history of going to trial for you, ensuring that your rights are protected and justice is served.
Wage & Hour Law Lawyer in Tyler
Have Years of Experience And Knowledge On Your Side
Pursuing a case about wage and hour laws disputes can be particularly challenging, just because the laws themselves are so complex. There are many distinct nuances for exempt and nonexempt classifications, and employers will try to excuse away their behavior.
Fortunately, the Hommel Law Firm has both the knowledge and the experience to assess whether their information is false or even illegal. A wage and hour law attorney in Tyler can even check to make sure your job has not been reclassified just so your employer could pay you at a lesser wage and overtime.
In order to protect hardworking employees from instances of their employers trying to shortchange their hard-earned income, the federal government has created several important laws, safeguarding workers’ wages.
However, despite the government’s best efforts, it is often the case that many employers are subtly violating these standards without leaving much trace of their illegal behavior. You might have been asked to work just a few extra hours during a busy season, only to not have been paid. Alternatively, your employer might be taking some of your wages and “momentarily” withholding them.
The moment you suspect that your employer or company has been fraudulently dealing with your wages, it is time to get the Hommel Law Firm involved. A wage and hour law attorney in Tyler can demonstrate that you have been wronged and deserved compensation.
Contact the firm now at (903) 412-3788 to speak with a passionate employment law attorney about your wage rights.
The Minimum Wage in Texas
Under the federal guidelines of the FLSA, each state in our country is allowed to set its own wage and hour laws, whether these are higher or lower than the wages that have been set by the federal government. In the state of Texas, we utilize the exact wage set by the federal government, which is $7.25 an hour – a wage that was effected on July 24, 2009. If an employer tries to pay you in an amount of hours that brings down the minimum wage, I can demonstrate the illegal nature of this act.
Other Wage & Hour Violations
In addition to violations of the minimum wage, I can also help defend your rights against other illegal activity.
Employers often violate wage rights in a number of ways, including:
- Refusing to pay time and a half overtime to employees considered “non-exempt” who are working more than 40 hours a week (including those on a salary)
- Forcing their employees to also use their meals and breaks as opportunities to work for free
- Using tips to pay employees who are not tipped, rather than giving them to the staff who rightfully earned them during their hours
- Improperly designating some employees as “exempt” or “nonexempt” to pay less
- Refusing to pay overtime to independent contractors
- Misclassifying employee roles to avoid having to pay for their benefits
- Refusing to pay employees
How Many Breaks In A 8-Hour Shift?
Because there are no labor laws in Texas regarding breaks, there is no requirement for an employer to provide a specific number of breaks during an 8-hour shift. However, it is common for workplaces to provide a 30-minute meal break and two 15-minute rest breaks during an 8-hour shift.
Texas employers must pay their employees for any hours that they work, so if an employer provides a longer meal break, where employees are relieved of all of their work duties, then the employer does not need to pay them for that time.
Are 15-Minute Breaks Required By Law?
Providing employees breaks is an optional employee benefit and is not required by federal law. Some states require breaks, however, Texas does not. The only exceptions may be found in special regulations that are related to occupations involving hazards, such as those who work at nuclear plants or high-altitude steel erection workers.
Helpful Resources
- Texas Workforce Commission - Minimum Wage
- Texas Workforce Commission - Texas Payday Law
- U.S. Department of Labor - Wage and Hour Division
Call me at (903) 412-3788 or contact the firm online to ensure that you get the fair treatment you deserve.
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Protect Your Rights with an Experienced Wage & Hour Law Lawyer
To make sure your rights are upheld when it comes to wage and hour rules, you need an informed and competent attorney on your side. Our staff at Hommel Law Firm can offer professional advice and counsel for a variety of employment law issues because we have a thorough understanding of Texas's wage and hour regulations.
Whether you are dealing with minimum wage issues, overtime violations, or break time disputes, our dedicated lawyers are here to help you navigate the complexities of wage and hour laws and fight for the compensation you deserve.
Below are some advantages of working with Hommel Law Firm:
- Individualized legal advice based on your specific scenario
- Teaming up with an employment law firm with a solid history of winning cases and settlements
- Devoted and sympathetic legal counsel throughout the proceedings
- Comfort in knowing that skilled professionals are in charge of your case
Seeking justice for wage and hour violations should not be put on hold. Get in touch with Hommel Law Firm right now to arrange a meeting with a seasoned wage and hour attorney.
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The Hommel Law Firm's results speaks for themselves. If you have a case, Mr. Hommel will take it to trial.
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Because the Hommel Law Firm believes in seeking justice for those who have been treated unfairly in the workplace, Mr. Hommel only fights for employees, not the employers.
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With over 30 years of experience, Bill Hommel is prepared to listen to you and will not hesitate to take your case to trial to get the results you deserve.
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Attorney Bill Hommel is Board Certified in Civil Trial Law, Labor and Employment Law, and Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Only about 3% of attorneys in the area are Board Certified Trial Attorneys.
Tailored Justice, Proven Results: Our Track Record of Settlements & Verdicts
Our top priority is to devise customized legal strategies that are tailored to the unique legal needs of our clients, no matter how simple or complicated their situations, might be.
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Federal court delivered a verdict for violations Federal court delivered a verdict for violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
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