WAGE THEFT ATTORNEY AUSTIN TX
Wage theft — unpaid overtime, minimum wage violations, tip stealing, and off-the-clock work — affects hundreds of thousands of workers in Austin every year. Texas's large restaurant, hospitality, construction, and tech industries are high-risk environments. The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) entitles you to recover double your unpaid wages for willful violations, plus attorney fees. Our Austin wage theft attorneys fight employers of all sizes.
What We Can Help You With
Unpaid overtime
1.5x regular rate for all hours over 40 per week — most common FLSA violation in Austin
Minimum wage violations
Texas follows the federal $7.25/hour minimum — cash payments, piece rates, and tips cannot reduce below this floor
Tip theft
Managers taking tips, illegal tip pools, and tip credit violations at Austin restaurants and bars
Off-the-clock work
Pre-shift, post-shift, and work-from-home time that must be compensated under FLSA
Misclassification
Workers misclassified as exempt employees or independent contractors to avoid overtime obligations
Collective action
FLSA allows similarly situated workers to combine claims — multiplying employer exposure
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the FLSA statute of limitations?▾
2 years from the violation, extended to 3 years for willful violations. The longer your employer has been underpaying you, the larger your potential recovery.
What are liquidated damages under FLSA?▾
For willful violations, FLSA allows recovery of double your unpaid wages as liquidated damages. Combined with attorney fees (paid by the employer), FLSA provides powerful remedies.
My employer paid me in cash — can I still have an FLSA claim?▾
Yes. FLSA applies regardless of payment method. Cash payments that don't meet minimum wage or overtime requirements are still violations — and harder to defend against when there are no records.
Can I file an FLSA claim while still employed?▾
Yes. FLSA prohibits retaliation against employees who assert their rights. You can file a claim without quitting, and any retaliation creates an independent legal claim.
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