Legal Question in Employment Law in Texas

Counting hrs worked

I work 12 hours for a health agency which is from 6:00 pm

till 6:00 am. I'm told I should sleep at least 6:00 hr. I'm

taking care of a 94 yr old lady, I don't sleep sound because she might need me. She gets up doing the night, they only wants to pay for 6:00 hrs even though its required for me to be there 12:00 hrs. Is this legal? I can go home and sleep. If I'm there shouldn't I get paid for the hours on the clock.


Asked on 2/14/06, 1:47 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Anne Sampson Gbenjo The Gbenjo Law Group

Re: Counting hrs worked

Sure you should - so long as you are there. We handle cases like this all the time. If you have not found help, Contact us at 7137714775

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Answered on 2/14/06, 5:05 pm


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