Legal Question in Employment Law in Texas

Do I qualify for overtime pay?

I work for a major freight company. I was just curious as to whether I am entitled to or exempt from overtime pay. I do not neccisarily wish to file against my employer, but would like to be informed nonetheless. I get paid the same hourly rate regardless of hours worked and am paid weekly.I do not know what additional information is needed to answer my inquiry. Any response to this would be greatly appreciated.


Asked on 3/02/04, 4:50 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Roger Evans Mathis & Donheiser

Re: Do I qualify for overtime pay?

Your entitlement to overtime pay does not depend on your being paid hourly or not, but on the nature of your position. The fact that you are an hourly wage earner, however, may well mean that you are in a classification where you should be paid overtime. You should definitely contact an employment lawyer skilled in wage and hour issues and explore the relief to which you may well be entitled.

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Answered on 3/02/04, 11:09 am


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