What are my rights if to a paycheck for timed worked?
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What are my rights if to a paycheck for timed worked?
I worked for a construction company. The first week I got paid with just a few issues but continued to work
12 hour days, 5 days a week. My boss had communicated that we would be getting paid that Friday night. However, we weren’t. Over the next few days I was unable to make contact. Yesterday he sent me an email stating I need to get familiar with wage laws.
Asked on June 1, 2017 under Employment Labor Law, Texas
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 6 years ago | Contributor
You have the right to be paid for all work done, at the agreed upon rate, wage, or salary; if hourly, to be paid for *all* hours worked; and if hourly, if you work more than 40 hours in a week, to receive overtime for all hours over or past 40. If you are not being paid for your work, try contacting your state department of labor--they may be able to help you get paid. If they don't, you could sue (e.g. in small claims court, as your attorney or "pro se") for the money.
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