I am enduring racial discrimination at my workplace.

This sounds like you may have a failure-to-promote claim against your employer. Your economic damages would be limited to the difference between...

Neither federal nor Texas law generally requires employers to offer or give rest breaks. There are a few exceptions. For example, if working long...

Why doesn't my employer tell me how I'm being paid?

Your employer cannot recover the draw upon your termination unless you have reached an agreement with your employer that you will repay it. Your...

Can your employer force you to work overtime ?

Yes, unless you are a nurse. Texas law expressly prohibits employers from requiring nurses to work overtime.

Is my employer required to pay overtime in my situation? Will comp time apply?

Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, public employers are permitted to offer comp time instead of time-and-a-half.

Is there a minimum amount of hours i can be worked per pay period?

There is no required minimum. However, if your manager is reducing your hours or shifts based on an illegal reason (i.e., your race, religion,...

How can I file harassment charges against a group of people?

You should schedule an appointment with the EEOC to address the work-harassment issues. You should contact your local police if you are being...

Can a employer reduce your wage compensation raise if you do not do any community services?

Technically, yes your employer can factor this into its decision regarding your raise. HOWEVER, if the employer is basing its decision on...

(Texas). We travel 550+ miles to where we are currently working and have been for over a year. Are they required to pay per diem

Whether you are entitled to a per diem depends on the nature of your work. You have the right to be paid for all hours worked at the federal...

Does my previous company owe me back pay for breaks being deducted with no beaks abke to be taken?

The situation you described is known as an "automatic deduction" case. I have handled several cases of this nature. You have a right to be paid...