How to Know If You Are Being Underpaid By Your Employer

Hodges & Foty, LLP is a national law firm fighting for worker rights.  The attorneys at Hodges & Foty, LLP work to ensure that employees are being properly compensated by their employers. If you believe you are being underpaid by your employer, do not hesitate to contact our skilled legal team by calling (713) 523-0001 or completing the contact form on our website.

Common Signs You Are Being Underpaid By Your Employer

Employers are required by law to pay their non-exempt employees overtime wages for hours worked over 40 in a week and wages at least at the minimum wage. However, there are many employers that violate the law.  Worse, many employees are not even aware that their rights have been violated.  

Here are some common signs that you may be owed unpaid wages:

• You are paid an hourly rate but receive additional payments like bonuses and commissions on a regular basis.  You may be entitled to receive overtime on the bonuses and commissions you receive. 
• You are paid a set weekly salary but you work more than 40 hours in a week and you do not have any hiring or firing authority.  You may be entitled to overtime wages when you work more than 40 hours in a week. 
• You are paid on a day rate basis and work more than 40 hours in a week.  You may be entitled to overtime wages when you work more than 40 hours in a week. 
• You are paid an hourly rate and are being asked to work after hours or off the clock.  You could be entitled to unpaid wages. 
• You are required perform work prior to the start of your shift, like putting on certain equipment or uniforms, booting up your computer, going through screenings, and other activities without pay.  You could be entitled to unpaid wages. 
• You work as a server or bartender and some of your tips are taken by your supervisor.  You could be entitled to unpaid wages. 

If you are concerned that you are being underpaid, contact a trusted unpaid wages lawyer. We will launch a full investigation into your case to determine if you have a case to pursue compensation that has been withheld by your employer.

Get Fair Wages With the Help of the Lawyers at Hodges & Foty, LLP

If you are an employee who believes they may be underpaid by their employer, Hodges & Foty, LLP can provide the trusted legal guidance you need to get justice for the pay you are owed. Our unpaid wages legal team has extensive trial experience, so we can confidently take on your case and hold your employer responsible.

Contact Hodges & Foty, LLP today for a free evaluation of your Texas unpaid wages case by calling (713) 523-0001 or by completing our contact form. Trust our team to fight for your rightful earnings.