Texas Questions and Answers about Wage payment

Is it legal for my employer to make me train another employee with out pay?
I am a licensed esthetician working for a day spa. I work for commission plus tips. My employer requires us to attend meetings and training that we are not paid for. I have also been required to train...
1 answer  |  asked Aug 19, 2012 11:34 AM [EST]  |  applies to Texas

What are my options for keeping stock options and claiming unpaid wages
I am working in a tech start up in a senior position. I started in 2008 and worked without pay for some time since the company could not pay and was trying to raise money at that time. Once company wa...
1 answer  |  asked Apr 19, 2012 10:03 AM [EST]  |  applies to Texas

We get paid on the 1st and 15th of each month. Our Employee Manual states “Should payday fall
We get paid on the 1st and 15th of each month. Our Employee Manual states “Should payday fall on a recognized holiday in which the company is officially closed, you will be paid on the last working ...
1 answer  |  asked Jan 5, 2012 10:20 AM [EST]  |  applies to Texas

Am i getting cheated?
I am a store manager for a farm parts retail store I was put on salary income, and i only get paid for 80 hours every two weeks regardless if i work 100 hours, but if i work less lets say 60 hours i a...
2 answers  |  asked Jun 25, 2011 3:30 PM [EST]  |  applies to Texas

Should I pursue my case with the Texas Workforce Commission or Small Claims Court?
I worked as a dentist for a practice in, Texas and my pay is based off of collections/commissions. I gave the proper notice to the employer. During my final week at the office, the EMPLOYER decided to...
1 answer  |  asked Nov 7, 2010 7:26 PM [EST]  |  applies to Texas

My employer wrote me a paycheck and it bounced?
This is part time job for me at a golf course. They wrote me the check on 12/17 and it bounced...they keep blowing me off to write me a new check...what are my rights? Thanks!
1 answer  |  asked Feb 16, 2010 09:43 AM [EST]  |  applies to Texas

Clock in time, and garnishment for non-payers
My employer requests us to be at work at a specific time, however, we are not allowed to clock in until we are needed. We cannot leave, due to the employer not knowing when we will be needed, yet are ...
1 answer  |  asked Dec 22, 2006 10:19 PM [EST]  |  applies to Texas

Withholding pay
My employer told me they are withholding my final paycheck because I have a $1500 phone charge on my office phone over the past 6 months. Why are they just telling me this now and can they legally kee...
1 answer  |  asked Dec 15, 2005 10:13 AM [EST]  |  applies to Texas