Denying Overtime Pay

If you work for an employer who is denying overtime pay for hours you’ve worked, you need a lawyer who will fight for your rights. Watch this video.

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Enrique Chavez, Jr.

Trial Attorney & Firm Founder University of Texas School of Law, Texas State Bar

Born and raised in El Paso, Texas, Enrique’s interest in law began at the age of four, when his father explained to him that lawyers help people by defending them when wrongs are committed against them. It was the encouragement of Enrique’s father, Enrique Sr., which drove Enrique to become a lawyer and fight to rectify the wrongs committed against his clients through the legal system.

He and the Chavez Law Firm believe that our community is made safer by holding accountable those corporations and individuals who break the law and the community safety rules which protect us all. You now have someone on your side to fight for you and your loved ones.

Areas of Expertise: Personal Injury, Catastrophic Injuries, Wrongful Death, Construction Site Injuries, Industrial Accidents, Electrocution, Brain Injury, Burn Injuries, Premises Liability, Slip & Fall Injuries, Negligent Security, Product Liability, Defective Products for Children, Truck Accidents, Train Accidents, Bus Accidents, Bicycle Accidents, Rideshare Accidents, Motorcycle Collisions, Pedestrian Accidents, Uninsured Motorist Claims, Texting While Driving, DWI-Caused Collisions, Employment Law, Discrimination, Age Discrimination, Americans with Disabilities Act, Sex Discrimination, Disability Discrimination, Race Discrimination, Religious Discrimination, Employment After an Injury, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEOC), Failure to Make Reasonable Accommodations, Failure to Pay Overtime Wages, Family & Medical Leave, Sexual Harassment, Whistleblower, Workplace Retaliation

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Question:

Can my employer refuse to pay me for overtime?

Answer:

Denying Overtime PayI often get questions from employees who are still employed and are wondering whether or not their employer can refuse to pay them for overtime work which they have performed. The answer is no. Under most circumstances, employers must pay overtime for work over 40 hours when an employee is not a supervisor.

There is a legal test that one must perform, and that’s why it is necessary and important that, if you find yourself in this situation, you find, identify, and hire an experienced trial attorney in this area of the law. A trial attorney experienced in labor and employment law, knows to ask the right questions and knows where to find the answers.

We at the Chavez Law Firm have a broad knowledge base and deep experience in this area of the law where we’ve represented dozens, if not hundreds, of clients. If you find yourself in this situation, do not delay, do not hesitate. Call the Chavez Law Firm immediately so we can set you up for an appointment and answer your questions.


Have you or a loved one been subjected to employment law violations in Texas and have questions about employers denying overtime pay? Contact experienced El Paso employment law attorney Enrique Chavez Jr. today for a free case evaluation and case evaluation.

We are dedicated to protecting employees who have been wronged at their workplace. We want to help you.

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Enrique Chavez, Jr. Avatar

Enrique Chavez, Jr.

Trial Attorney & Firm Founder University of Texas School of Law, Texas State Bar

Born and raised in El Paso, Texas, Enrique’s interest in law began at the age of four, when his father explained to him that lawyers help people by defending them when wrongs are committed against them. It was the encouragement of Enrique’s father, Enrique Sr., which drove Enrique to become a lawyer and fight to rectify the wrongs committed against his clients through the legal system.

He and the Chavez Law Firm believe that our community is made safer by holding accountable those corporations and individuals who break the law and the community safety rules which protect us all. You now have someone on your side to fight for you and your loved ones.

Areas of Expertise: Personal Injury, Catastrophic Injuries, Wrongful Death, Construction Site Injuries, Industrial Accidents, Electrocution, Brain Injury, Burn Injuries, Premises Liability, Slip & Fall Injuries, Negligent Security, Product Liability, Defective Products for Children, Truck Accidents, Train Accidents, Bus Accidents, Bicycle Accidents, Rideshare Accidents, Motorcycle Collisions, Pedestrian Accidents, Uninsured Motorist Claims, Texting While Driving, DWI-Caused Collisions, Employment Law, Discrimination, Age Discrimination, Americans with Disabilities Act, Sex Discrimination, Disability Discrimination, Race Discrimination, Religious Discrimination, Employment After an Injury, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEOC), Failure to Make Reasonable Accommodations, Failure to Pay Overtime Wages, Family & Medical Leave, Sexual Harassment, Whistleblower, Workplace Retaliation

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