For now, the Overtime Rule remains vacated, and employers can continue classifying employees based on prior regulations and salary thresholds. For a further summary and update on the White Collar Exemptions unde
such as independent contractors, white-collar workers (i.e., workers employed in administrative, managerial, executive or professional capacities), and unionized employees in specific industries. To qualify as an exempt employee, the employee must earn a minimum salary equivalent to...
At the O’Brien Law Firm, we focus specifically on employment compensation issues, including unpaid salary, commission and bonuses, equity, employment contracts, and unpaid overtime. In fact, we may be the only law firm in Texas that specializes in this way for employees. For over 15 years,...
University of Texas--Austin 2025 Law & Specialties Rankings University of Texas--Austin is ranked No. 14 (tie) out of 195 in Best Law Schools. Schools were assessed on their performance across a set of widely accepted indicators of excellence. How we rank schools #14 Best Law Schools Overal...
OVERTIME ISN’T JUST FOR HOURLY EMPLOYEES. If you are paid on salary, by the day (“day rate”), or by the number of tasks you complete (“piece rate”), you may still be eligible for overtime pay. Allow me to educate you on your unique employee rights. YOUR EMPLOYER MAY BE MIS...
Texas law does not require employers to provide short-term disability insurance. Social Security disability insurance may cover some employees for a longer period. The Family Medical Leave Act may also provide some benefits for on-the-job injuries provid
employees that you cannot discuss your pay with others. In fact,employees’ right to discuss their salary is protected by law.While employers may restrict workers from discussing their salary in front of customers orduring work, they cannot prohibit employees from talking about pay on their own ...
If employees provide any type of medical donation, they are entitled to varying levels of time off depending on the nature of the donation. For medical donations, the employee will not receive any deduction in their salary. Blood donation: Proof of the donation must be provided. Employees are...
Employees who are unable to work due to illness or injury may receive a salary-based disability benefit. 401(k) Plan – Employees have the opportunity to participate in a 401(k) retirement plan. Employees are eligible to participate in a 401(k) plan after completing 90 days of employment....
National Retail Federation—one of the groups that challenged the Labor Department’s rule—maintained in a statement Friday that the changes “would have curtailed retailers’ ability to offer the most flexible, generous and tailored benefits packages to lower-level exempt employees across the ...