Minimum Wage Violations in Texas
Texas follows the federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour. Yet many employers still violate wage laws by underpaying workers, making illegal deductions, or misusing the tip credit. At USA Employment Lawyers, we help workers across Texas recover wages they are legally owed.
Texas Minimum Wage Basics:
- The minimum wage in Texas is $7.25 per hour, the same as the federal minimum wage.
- Employers may pay tipped employees $2.13 per hour only if tips make up the difference to reach $7.25 per hour.
- If tips do not cover the difference, the employer must pay the shortfall.
Common Minimum Wage Violations:
- Failing to pay at least $7.25 per hour when tips are not enough to make up the difference
- Making unlawful deductions for uniforms, cash register shortages, or customer walkouts that drop pay below minimum wage
- Forcing tipped workers to perform non-tipped work for too much of their shift without paying full minimum wage
- Misclassifying employees as independent contractors to avoid paying minimum wage
- Paying a day rate or flat fee that amounts to less than minimum wage when hours are calculated
Undocumented Workers Are Protected Too:
Federal law guarantees all workers in Texas, regardless of immigration status, the right to be paid minimum wage. Your employer cannot deny you pay or retaliate against you for asserting your rights.
How USA Employment Lawyers Can Help:
We review pay records, deductions, tip credits, and job duties to determine if your employer violated minimum wage laws. If they have, we work to recover unpaid wages and damages on your behalf. Our cases are handled on a contingency fee basis, meaning you do not pay unless we win.
Contact Us for a Free Consultation:
If you believe you have been paid less than minimum wage or your employer misused the tip credit, contact our Texas wage and hour attorneys today. We are ready to help you protect your rights.
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