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UNPAID WAGES AND OVERTIME LAWYER | DALLAS
Not getting paid?
If you’ve been cheated out of your pay, overtime, or tips, I can help. I sue companies that rip off workers in Texas. Recover up to double what you’re owed in back wages if I win your case. Pay me nothing if I don’t.
Getting paid shouldn't be the hardest part of your job.
But if you're like other essential workers, it is.
You show up early, work through lunch, and stay late. Still, your paychecks don’t reflect the hours you’ve put in or the benefits you’ve earned.
Maybe you’ve been told to work off the clock, seen work time disappear from your paycheck, or busted your boss pocketing your tips.
Deep down you know it isn’t right, but aren’t sure what to do next.
You want to speak up.
Instead you've kept quiet.
Not because you don’t care—but because you’re scared. Scared of retaliation. Scared of having your hours cut or losing the only income you have. Getting paid something feels safer than risking everything. So you keep working and hoping things will somehow improve.
They don't.
Instead, the unpaid wages have added up. What started as a few unpaid overtime hours here and there has snowballed into thousands of dollars in unpaid wages.
That’s money that could’ve paid your rent, put groceries on the table, or kept the lights on. Now, you’re stuck making impossible choices—between gas or groceries.
You shouldn’t have to choose. You earned that money.
WITH MY HELP, YOU CAN TAKE IT BACK
Hi, I'm Brittaney
Before opening my firm, I used to sit on the other side of the courtroom. I defended employers against wage claims for nearly 10 years. I learned just about everything there is to know about unpaid wages. But I also learned an unsettling truth: companies, big and small, cheat workers out of their pay every single day. The worst part? Too many of them get away with it.
That just didn't sit right with me.
So, I left, switched sides, and started an employee-focused firm. And I’m so glad I did.
Today, I use the insider knowledge I gained from a decade of defense work to help workers stand up, fight back, and recover every dollar they’re owed, plus penalties. But the best part isn’t the money itself. It’s watching lives change when people finally get paid what they worked so hard to earn.
I’d be honored to help you take back the unpaid wages your employer owes you.
GET TO KNOW ME
PRACTICE AREAS
How can I help you?
WHY CLIENTS TURN TO ME
I do things
(a little bit)
differently.
You’ll never get a bill from me.
Typical employment lawyers in Texas charge an average of $610.12* per hour. I know it’s hard to come up with that kind of money when your paycheck is short, or doesn’t come at all.
That’s why I handle unpaid wages cases on a no-win, no-fee basis. You pay nothing out of pocket for attorney’s fees and court costs. If I win your case, your employer will pay them for you. If I don’t, you won’t owe me anything.
*Source: Texas Employment Law Association Attorney’s Fees Yearbook, 2025 (Based on average verified hourly rates charged by or awarded to legal counsel for labor and employment law work in Texas)
You’ll work directly with me.
Some employment law firms hand off your case to a paralegal or a junior associate the moment you sign on. But when you hire me, you get me. I’ll personally handle your unpaid wages case from start to finish. No middlemen. No case managers. No gatekeepers.
I don’t dabble in wage & hour law.
Plenty of lawyers are jacks of all trades. They juggle all sorts of cases. Personal injury, workers’ comp, family law—you name it. Not me. My entire practice is dedicated to what I do best: advocating for hardworking people who’ve been shortchanged by their employers.
Trusted by essential employees
Hear from hardworking people I’ve helped.
STEP ONE:
STEP TWO:
We strategize together.
If we decide to work together, we’ll craft a strategy to move forward and build the strongest case possible. When we meet, I’ll answer any questions you have, and keep you updated every step of the way.
STEP THREE:
You get justice and paid.
I’ll fight to protect your rights and collect your unpaid wages. And I won’t rest until you get the pay and justice you deserve.
FAQs
Your wage and hour questions, answered.
What is wage theft?
Wage theft occurs when your employer fails to pay you on time or in full for work you’ve done. As a wage and hour lawyer, I’ve seen it take many forms, including:
Unpaid Overtime
- shaving time off your time sheet for breaks you didn’t take
- misclassifying you as exempt from overtime
- paying you less than time-and-a-half for every hour you work over 40/week
- calling you an independent contractor, but treating you like an employee
- requiring you to work without pay as an intern
- refusing to pay you for 5-20 minute rest breaks
- not paying you for time spent traveling from jobsite to jobsite
Off-the-Clock Work
- requiring you to attend trainings & work-related activities without pay
- expecting you to work during unpaid lunch or lactation breaks
- rounding clock-in and out times up or down
- doing any work after you’ve clocked out—even when you work from home.
- asking you to work off the clock or when you’re not logging your hours
Minimum Wage Violations
- paying you less than $7.25 per hour
- docking your pay for uniforms, broken equipment & business expenses
- expecting you to cover travel costs for work-related travel
- your manager keeping tips you earned
- requiring tipped workers to perform non-tipped work
- not making up the difference when tips don’t meet the minimum of $7.25/hr
Payment On Termination or Resignation
- Failing to pay your final paycheck after you quit, or are terminated
- Keeping all or part of your final paycheck for deductions you never approved in writing
- Refusing to pay earned but unused vacation or PTO when legally required
What are my rights as an at-will employee?
Being an at-will employee in Texas doesn’t mean you don’t have any rights. “At-will” just means your employer can fire you without notice for almost any reason, just not an illegal one. But that doesn’t give them a free pass to ignore wage and hour laws. If your job is covered under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), you have the right to be paid at least minimum wage and may have the right to earn extra when you work more than 40 hours a week. Most of my clients are at-will employees, and they’ve still won their cases.
Can I sue my employer for unpaid wages?
Yes, most employees have a legal right to be paid at least $7.25 per hour and maybe even time-and-a-half for hours for working more than 40 hours in a week. If your employer hasn’t paid you in full for all of the time you worked, the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) gives you the right to sue them in federal court and punish them for breaking the law. You’re protected from wage theft no matter your age, citizen status, or location within the United States. Even if you are undocumented and not an authorized to work in the United States, the theft of your wages is still illegal, and your company will have to pay you if found guilty.
But there’s a catch: you have to move quickly otherwise you may lose the right to sue them.
How long do I have to sue my employer?
Not long. In Texas, you have 2 years to file a lawsuit for unpaid overtime, stolen tips, and minimum wage violations. If you were willfully underpaid, you may have 3 years to sue.
The laws and regulations often change, so it’s best to speak with an unpaid wages lawyer near you about your situation.
Do I have to file a complaint with the labor board before I can sue my employer for unpaid wages?
No. You may report your employer to the Texas labor board if you’ve experienced wage theft, but you’re not required to do so. You also may have the option to sue your employer in court for your unpaid wages, and not deal with the labor board at all.
It’s not always easy figuring out which option is best: labor board or lawsuit. As with anything, there are advantages and disadvantages to both. If you’re not sure whether to file with the labor board or in court, it’s best to talk to an unpaid wages lawyer for advice on the best approach for your situation.
Can I remain anonymous when I file my unpaid wages complaint?
In Texas? No. Still, as a wage and hour lawyer, I work hard to keep complaints as confidential as possible. But Texas law requires me to disclose a client’s identity to the court if we file a lawsuit, and to their employer to make sure they’re properly paid.
That said, it’s illegal for any employer (including future employers) to punish or retaliate against you for filing a wage claim, reporting wage theft, or taking legal action. If they try, they can be sued for wage theft and retaliation, and end up paying you lots more money.
Will I be retaliated against for filing an unpaid wages complaint?
No employer is ever allowed to punish you or retaliate against you for speaking up about problems with your pay or filing a good-faith complaint that they’ve broken the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Examples of illegal retaliation include:
- firing you for speaking up about problems with your pay,
- cutting your hours,
- taking you off the schedule,
- changing your shift to a less desirable shift,
- moving you to a work location that creates a longer commute for you,
- demoting you,
- threatening to call ICE or other immigration authorities on you,
- passing you over for a promotion,
- suspending you,
- treating you differently than other employees, or
- denying you benefits.
You’re well within your rights to report problems with your pay and demand that you be paid in full for all the time you worked.
How much does an employment lawyer cost?
If you are worried about being able to afford to pay me, don’t be. I work on contingency, which means I don’t get paid unless you do. Even then, my fees are paid by your (current or former) employer. In the unlikely event that I’m not able to recover any of your unpaid wages, you won’t owe me a dime.
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"I’m here to help. I’m committed to ensuring you understand your work rights."
Managing Attorney, Brittaney N. Davis