Legal Question in Employment Law in Texas

I work as a mechanic, on flag hours. Which means I'm not paid for the time I'm at the shop but rather for the work I do in it. Last December I was promised and signed for a .75 raise. After this occasion the shop also started entrusting me with larger jobs that would mean more flag hours. In June I sustained a work related injury and was on Workman's Comp. On my return to work and on the occasion of my first check, I did not realize my medical would come out in one check and thus called HR to confirm this is what had happened. During the call to HR I was informed my payrate was at my original 13 an hour and not the 13.75 as promised (and signed for) in December. Since I was getting my checks through direct deposit and not getting an actual check, I never see my payrate printed in black and white. Also, since I was being entrusted with bigger jobs, my checks were larger so I had assumed the raise was in effect. When I asked cooperate to try to rectify this my supervisor very rudely explained that it was never approved (although I did sign paperwork and was verbally told it was approved back in December) and since my workman's comp injury it was unlikely they would give me the raise. I feel I'm being taken advantage of and would like a second opinion. Is this lawful?

Asked on 8/27/12, 11:42 am

Donald McLeaish McLeaish&Associates;, P.C.

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lawful ..yes..but could you be entitled to more money? is that the question? call if you would

like to discuss

Answered on 8/27/12, 1:07 pm

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