What this is
A guide to reading your pay stub, knowing your rights under Texas labor law, filing wage complaints, and finding free tax preparation help in Houston through VITA sites.
Every worker in Texas has rights. You have the right to be paid at least $7.25 per hour (the federal minimum wage, which Texas matches).
If you work more than 40 hours in a week, your employer must pay time-and-a-half for every overtime hour. Your employer must give you a final paycheck within 6 days if you are fired, or by the next regular payday if you quit. You cannot be fired for filing a wage complaint or reporting safety violations.
If your employer is not paying correctly, you can file a complaint with the Texas Workforce Commission at no cost. During tax season, IRS VITA sites across Houston provide free tax preparation for households earning under $67,000 per year.
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