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Introduction to Texas Labor Laws
Texas labor laws are designed to protect both employers and employees. Since our state’s code is vast, an employment law handbook can help small business owners navigate specific issues.
What should I know about Texas child labor laws?
Children under 14 can’t work in Texas unless for a parent’s small business. They can’t work hazardous occupations. For 14- and 15-year-olds, they can’t work during school and curfew hours and are l imited to 18 hours per week.
What are Texas overtime laws?
Unsalaried employees are entitled to overtime pay under Texas overtime laws. If they work over 40 hours, they must receive “time-and-a-half” pay. Texas employers don’t have to pay overtime for sala ried employees unless certain conditions exist.
What should I know about Texas wage laws?
Texas minimum wage is the federal minimum of $7.25/hour. Employers must pay non-salaried employees at least two periods per month and salaried employees at least once a month.
What should I know about Texas unemployment laws?
If an employee isn’t terminated for misconduct, they can file an unemployment claim for up to $535 in weekly payments. The maximum benefit amount (MBA) is capped at 26 times the weekly payment or 2 7 percent of base wages.
What should I know about Texas labor laws for hourly employees?
Hourly employees should receive a minimum wage and overtime pay. You don’t have to offer them paid sick leave or vacation time. A Texas employment lawyer can address specific questions.
What should I know about Texas labor laws for salaried employees?
Texas employers don’t have to pay salaried employees overtime unless they make less than $455 per workweek or are considered non-exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). A Texas labor lawye r can help you classify them correctly.
How long can you work in Texas without a break?
Since employers don’t have to offer breaks in Texas, you can work without a break for as long as a shift lasts. Many employers choose to provide employees with breaks as a productivity policy in an employment contract or handbook.
Is a 30-minute lunch break required?
Texas labor laws don’t require employers to offer employees lunch breaks or rest breaks. However, you must pay them for time worked and shorter ones. You don’t have to pay for longer meal breaks tha t last 30 minutes or longer.
How many hours are you allowed to work in a day in Texas?
Texas employers set and enforce employee schedules without limitation to the hours worked in a day in Texas. There are exceptions for contract law and minors.
Retail employees must receive at least one 24-hour period off for every seven days worked. You must pay overtime for workweeks over 40hours.
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