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  • I need to file a wage claim.
  • Do interns have the same workplace rights as full-time employees?
  • Can my employer fire me without giving a reason why?
  • What should I do if my employer isn't paying me correctly?
  • What is the minimum wage for the State of Texas?
  • Where can I report workplace safety concerns?
  • Is my employer required to give me breaks?
  • What can I do if I am being misclassified as an independent contractor?
  • Can my employer force me to be on call? Am I entitled to additional pay for being on call?
  • Who should I contact if I do not receive a W-2?
  • Is there such a thing as wrongful termination in the state of Texas?
  • Who can I contact if I am injured at work?
  • Can my employer make deductions from my paycheck?
  • Can my employer require that I work overtime?
  • Does my employer have to pay overtime?
  • Does an employer have to offer its employees vacation pay?
  • What happens if an employee is terminated before payday?
  • Can my employer reduce my pay after I make a complaint?
  • Can my employer fire me if I file a Payday Wage Claim?
  • Can I be paid for waiting time?
  • I am on-call for work, can I be paid for that time?
  • What if my final paycheck is less than what I am owed?
  • My employer requires me to be at meetings and trainings outside of my regular work hours. Can I be paid for it?
  • How long can an employer make you work without a break or lunch hour?
  • Can an employer make deductions from wages, fringe benefits, commissions, or bonuses for unreturned, damaged, or stolen property?
  • Do employees have to be provided with a check stub?
  • What does TWC Civil Rights Division do?
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