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Texas Labor Code & FLSA Authority
Statutory Citation: Tex. Lab. Code § 62.051
Texas adopts the federal FLSA statutory minimum wage of $7.25/hr ($2.13 tipped rate). Overtime is required at 1.5x regular pay for hours worked over 40 per workweek under Tex. Lab. Code § 62.051.
Employee Statutory Rights (TX)
- ✓ Federal FLSA $7.25/hr statutory minimum wage protection.
- ✓ 1.5x regular rate of pay for hours worked over 40 per workweek.
- ✓ Protection from unlawful wage deductions under Texas Payday Law.
Employer Mandatory Obligations (TX)
- § Pay non-exempt staff at least semi-monthly (or monthly for exempt administrative personnel).
- § Pay final wages within 6 days of discharge or next regular payday for resignation.
- § Reimburse tip credit shortfalls below $7.25/hr.
Common Texas Payroll Compliance Traps & Audit Penalties
Failing to pay final paycheck within 6 days of employee discharge.
Making unauthorized wage deductions without signed employee consent.
Failing to make up tip credit shortfalls.
Did Your Employer Violate Texas Labor Law?
30-Second Diagnostic • Sourced from Tex. Lab. Code § 62.051
Based on Texas labor code standards (Tex. Lab. Code § 62.051), your responses indicate potential statutory wage violations.
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Employer Statutory Violation & Penalty Risk Audit
Department of Labor & State Compliance Fine Exposure in Texas
Under FLSA § 216(b), mandatory double back pay is assessed for unpaid overtime.
1 hour regular rate premium pay per workday missed under state law.
Waiting time statutory penalties for delayed final paycheck settlement.
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FLSA & TX Overtime Exemption Checklist
Determine if an employee is legally exempt from overtime under state and federal law
Earns at least $844/week ($43,888/yr federal minimum) or state higher threshold (e.g. CA $66,560/yr).
Primary duty involves managing business operations, directing 2+ staff, or exercising independent judgment.
Receives a predetermined, non-deductible salary regardless of quality or quantity of weekly work.
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