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Work Law Pay Without In Houston
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Under Texas Labor Code 61.018, an employer cannot deduct or withhold wages unless: It is ordered to do so by a court of competent jurisdiction (such as court-ordered child support) It is authorized to do so by state or federal law (such as IRS withholdings); or.
If you are owed $5000 in unpaid wages, you will also be entitled to collect an additional $5000 in liquidated damages. This means that your total unpaid wages claim can be as much as $10,000. You may also be able to claim additional damages for attorneys' fees and court fees.
If you believe that you may have been the victim of discrimination or harassment, you can contact the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission by calling 800-669-4000 or the TWC's Civil Rights Division by calling 888-452-4778 to further discuss your issues. All complaints are filed online.
You can file a claim for owed wages in bankruptcy court. If you don't know, file a claim and TWC will investigate. You were employed by a federal, state, or local governmental agency such as a school district. You may be able to file a claim with the US Department of Labor (USDOL).
To be eligible for benefits based on your job separation, you must be either unemployed or working reduced hours through no fault of your own. Examples include layoff, reduction in hours or wages not related to misconduct, being fired for reasons other than misconduct, or quitting with good cause related to work.