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Summary of differences between federal and state regulations
The federal Fair Labor Standards Act does not require payment for time not worked, nor does it regulate vacation pay, holiday pay, or other paid time off. These types of benefits are generally a matter of agreement between an employer and an employee (or the employee’s representative). Employers, however, do need to comply with applicable state laws.
Jury duty
Texas law doesn’t require private employers to pay employees for jury duty.
Texas law requires state employees to be paid for jury duty. The employee also keeps any jury fees.
Paid time off (PTO)
Texas law does not require vacation pay. However, if an employer chooses to provide paid time off benefits, it must follow the terms and conditions established in its policy.
Voting
Texas law allows employees sufficient time to vote. Pay deductions are not allowed. This time off for voting doesn’t apply if there are two consecutive nonworking hours to vote.
Texas law allows state agency employees sufficient time to vote. Pay deductions are not allowed.
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