Legal Question in Employment Law in Texas

Unpaid time

My Police department requires us to be on duty for 8.5 hours a day, but only pays us for 8. We do not get any scheduled, or uninterupted lunch breaks. Is this legal? If not, can they be forced to pay us for all the time we have not received? If so, how far back can they be forced to pay? They also pay us our straight time rate through 43 hours a week. We don't start earning time and a half until the 44th hour. Is this also legal?


Asked on 4/21/04, 2:29 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Roger Evans Mathis & Donheiser

Re: Unpaid time

This appears to be a clear violation of the Fair Labor Standards Act, as currently formulated. I would be pleased to visit with you directly about this if you wish. Please email me at your earliest convenience. Roger Evans

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Answered on 4/21/04, 3:04 pm


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