Houston is one of the nation's largest energy, healthcare, and service-industry employment hubs, and workers across Harris County's economy sometimes find their paychecks don't reflect the overtime hours they actually worked. Workers here are protected by the federal FLSA and by Texas's state wage and hour laws.
Texas generally follows the federal FLSA standard: overtime is owed after 40 hours in a workweek. State-specific nuances should be confirmed with a licensed attorney.
Employers in and around Houston span oil, gas, and oilfield services, construction, healthcare and home care, restaurants and hospitality, and warehouse and logistics. These are among the Texas industries where we most often hear from workers about off-the-clock hours, misclassification, and miscalculated overtime pay.
In Houston, the wage issues we hear about most often are unpaid off-the-clock time, exempt and independent-contractor misclassification, and overtime that leaves out commissions or bonuses. Browse all claim types to learn more.