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Summary of differences between federal and state regulations
The federal Fair Labor Standards Act contains certain provisions in regard to compensation in terms of minimum wage, overtime, child labor and recordkeeping requirements. Corresponding state provisions will be found under those topic areas. States are free to adopt additional provisions that are not regulated by the federal government such as frequency of payday and wage deductions. These provisions are discussed in this section.
Frequency of payday
Employers are to pay wages semimonthly for exempt employees with each pay period consisting as nearly as possible of the same number of days; exempt employees may be paid monthly. If an employer fails to designate paydays, they are to be the first and fifteenth of the month. A notice informing employees of the designated paydays must be posted, although electronic posting is permitted. Texas Labor Code Chapter 61, §61.011 and §61.012
Authorized deductions
An employer may not take deductions from the employee’s wages unless authorized by law, court order, or by the employee’s written authorization for a lawful purpose. §61.018
Deduction for union dues
An employer can not withhold a deduction for union dues without the employee’s written authorization. §101.004
Unauthorized deduction
An employer may not deduct from an employee’s wages any portion of the employer’s required contribution to the state unemployment compensation fund. §207.073.
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Frequency of payday
Texas Labor Code, Title 2, Subtitle C, Chapter 61 Payment of Wages, Sections §61.011 and §61.012
Authorized deductions
Texas Labor Code, Title 2, Subtitle C, Chapter 61 Payment of Wages, Section §61.018
Deduction for union dues
Texas Labor Code, Title 3, Chapter 101 Labor Organizations, Subchapter A, Section §101.004
Unauthorized deduction
Texas Labor Code, Title 3, Subtitle A, Chapter 207, Subchapter D, Section §207.073
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