These are the situations when minimum wage laws do not apply in Spring

Spring, TX – Minimum wage laws are an important way that the government has decided to protect workers. These laws ensure that a person is paid a certain amount of compensation for their labor, and their employer cannot choose to pay them less than the amount given in the federal and state minimum wage laws. In Texas, the state has chosen to apply the federal minimum wage rate to all workers, so there is no need to worry about a different amount under state law. However, like many other labor laws, there are some very limited exceptions when the minimum wage does not apply to a person. Here is a brief overview of the times when a person may not receive minimum wage protection and how problems can happen.

When normally protected workers may receive less than minimum wage

According to the Texas Workforce Commission, there are some nuances regarding when normally protected workers may not have minimum wage protection [1]. These include workers who are staying at their job for on call time, and when tips and meals are applied to reach the minimum wage amount. Certain situations also allow an employer to pay less to those with a productivity impairment due to a disability and those who are actively being treated by state mental health facilities.

Categories of workers who are excluded

There are certain categories of workers who do not need to be paid at the minimum wage rate at any time. This includes those who work for religious and charitable organizations, public officials, sales people, domestic workers, prison inmates, certain professional occupations, those doing work for family members, prison inmates, and workers in amusement facilities. Any person who believes that they should be paid minimum wage should check with their employer or an outside source such as an attorney to see if they are actually exempt from minimum wage protections. It is possible that the employer has made a mistake or misunderstood the law. It is also likely that some workplaces will try to bypass minimum wage laws if their employees do not completely understand their rights. If a worker has been underpaid in any way, they have the ability to bring an unpaid wage claim to receive the total amount they are owed.

Labor attorneys are available to help

Moore and Associates is a firm that handles various kinds of labor and employment disputes in Spring and other cities in Texas. Their attorneys are available to meet with local clients and provide legal advice.

USAttorneys.com is a web directory of lawyers in every state around the country. People who need a referral to a licensed attorney in their area can call 800-672-3103 for assistance.

Firm contact info:

Moore & Associates

440 Louisiana Street, Suite 675, Houston, TX 77002

713-222-6775

www.mooreandassociates.net

Sources:

https://www.twc.texas.gov/jobseekers/texas-minimum-wage-law