What options does an employee have when not paid correct rate of pay
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What options does an employee have when not paid correct rate of pay
I worked for an employee whom hired me
for a rate of pay of 15 per hour I was
given some shifts that paid 13 an hour.
I questioned that rate and advised that
I would like to work shifts that paid
15 the rate I was hired for. I was
told not to return and my check
reflected minimum wage. I filed a wage
claim and wanted to know what other
options I had.
Thanks Derrick
Asked on December 22, 2017 under Employment Labor Law, Texas
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 7 years ago | Contributor
You could sue for the money you should have been paid but were not: if you performed work that you were told you would be paid $15/hour for but were paid a lower amount ($13/hour, or minimum wage), you may sue the difference--the extra money. When you agree to work for a certain wage, that forms an oral contract or agreement; while it is not binding into the future (oral agreements can be ended at any time), it is binding as to any work you in fact did under that agreement or understanding. Therefore, you would be entitled to the $15/hour for the hours you worked. You may, however, be terminated at any time unless you had a *written* employment contract guarantying you a job or preventing termination for this reason or at this time, so they could teminate you they way they did.
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