Under the Texas Payday Law, an employee who is not paid wages may file a wage claim with the Texas Workforce Commission. A wage claim starts the process to collect on those unpaid wages. The wage claim must be filed not later than the 180th day after the date the wages claimed became due for payment.
When a wage claim is filed, the Texas Workforce Commission mails an acknowledgement letter to the employee making the claim. The letter provides a brief overview of the wage claim process and notice of receipt of a claim. The employer is then notified that a wage claim has been filed, and a response is requested. Once the investigation begins, an investigator may contact either party for additional information. Based on the investigation, the Texas Workforce Commission will make a decision in the case and notify both parties. If the employee or employer disagree with the decision, each has the right to appeal.
The Texas Wage Claim Poster
The Texas Wage Claim poster is an optional poster that:
- defines wages,
- describes how wages must be paid,
- explains how to submit a wage claim, and
- clarifies when deductions can be made.
The poster also provides the Texas Workforce Commission Labor Law Section contact information.