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Josephson Dunlap is a national unpaid wages law firm with a focus on wage and hour claims. Based in Houston, Texas, the firm serves clients throughout the United States in all types of cases, including those involving unpaid wages and overtime, meal and rest break violations, employee misclassification, off-the-clock work, and more. The firm’s award-winning trial attorneys bring more than two deca

des of experience to their practice and have secured hundreds of millions of dollars in compensation for their clients. As a large, well-established firm, Josephson Dunlap has access to extensive resources and can effectively pursue even the most complicated of claims.

Today, on Women’s Equality Day, we pause to honor the certification of the 19th Amendment and the countless women who fo...
08/26/2025

Today, on Women’s Equality Day, we pause to honor the certification of the 19th Amendment and the countless women who fought tirelessly for the right to vote. This day is more than a historical milestone — it’s a reminder that the pursuit of true gender equality is ongoing.
At Josephson Dunlap, we proudly stand with women everywhere. We fight for all women and continue our mission to ensure fair pay, while honoring the progress made and committing to a future where every woman’s voice and rights are valued and respected. 💪 🌸

The Bonus Trap 🪤It’s one of the most common forms of wage theft in the mining industry — and hardly anyone talks about i...
08/25/2025

The Bonus Trap 🪤
It’s one of the most common forms of wage theft in the mining industry — and hardly anyone talks about it.

Miners are promised bonuses for their hard work, but many employers fail to include those bonuses when calculating overtime pay.

According to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), your regular rate of pay for overtime should include certain bonuses.
When it doesn’t, you may be missing money you’ve earned.

At Josephson Dunlap, we stand with miners — uncovering hidden wage issues and helping them potentially recover the pay they’re owed.

You work hard.
The law supports your right to fair compensation.
Let’s make sure your paycheck reflects that.

Your bonus should boost your overtime pay — that’s part of the overtime pay rules. ‼️ According to the Fair Labor Standa...
08/20/2025

Your bonus should boost your overtime pay — that’s part of the overtime pay rules. ‼️

According to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), 29 CFR § 778.208, nondiscretionary bonuses — such as those for production, attendance, safety, or performance — must be included when calculating your regular rate of pay for overtime.

📖 Source: 29 CFR § 778.208 – Inclusion and Exclusion of Bonuses in the “Regular Rate”

❗ When these bonuses are left out of overtime pay, that’s not only unfair — it may be considered wage theft.

At Josephson Dunlap, we help workers in industries like mining, oil, construction, and other labor-heavy fields identify when employers leave bonuses out of overtime pay. By spotting these hidden pay errors, workers can determine whether their wages have been calculated correctly and understand if they are legally owed more.

✨ Do you want to understand more? Follow us for more information to avoid any pay discrepancies.

Source: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-29/subtitle-B/chapter-V/subchapter-B/part-778/subpart-C/subject-group-ECFR29a4ab910b4eed8/section-778.208?

Wrapping Up a Summer of Interns ✨💼As summer winds down and the school year approaches, we’re giving a big thank you to o...
08/18/2025

Wrapping Up a Summer of Interns ✨💼

As summer winds down and the school year approaches, we’re giving a big thank you to our final round of interns. This season, we were lucky to have bright high school students join us at JD.

From contributing across departments to getting hands-on experience with projects tied to FLSA wage violation issues, they stepped into meaningful work and rose to every challenge. Beyond the tasks and projects, we hope this internship gave them a deeper understanding of why defending workers’ rights matters so much—and how important it is to stand up for hardworking people who deserve fair pay.

We’re truly grateful for the energy, curiosity, and dedication they brought into the office. It’s been inspiring to watch them learn, grow, and contribute to our mission in such a short time. Thank you both for your help at JD!
We look forward to seeing all the great things you’ll accomplish in the future. 🎓✨

😡 Have you noticed discrepancies in your paycheck? Wage theft can happen to anyone, and it’s more common than we think!H...
08/18/2025

😡 Have you noticed discrepancies in your paycheck? Wage theft can happen to anyone, and it’s more common than we think!
Here's how to spot it and protect yourself:

💼 Track your time – Record all hours worked, including overtime.
🔍 Speak up – Address any pay issues directly with your employer; sometimes it's just an error.
⚖️ Know your rights – Legal help might be the next step if they refuse to fix it.
📝 Get started – Josephson Dunlap offers a straightforward process to help you potentially get the wages you’re owed.

Make sure you're being paid fairly for every hour worked! 💰💪

🚨 EMT Pay Myths Busted! 🚨Many EMTs and paramedics think bonuses are just “extra” — but under federal law, most bonuses m...
08/14/2025

🚨 EMT Pay Myths Busted! 🚨

Many EMTs and paramedics think bonuses are just “extra” — but under federal law, most bonuses must be factored into your overtime rate.

That means your shift differentials, attendance rewards, retention incentives, and other non-discretionary bonuses aren’t just perks — they’re part of your wages. If your employer isn’t including them when calculating overtime, you could be missing out on hundreds or even thousands of dollars every year.

Your work is essential. Your pay should reflect that. 💼

Josephson Dunlap is here to help you understand your rights and recover what you’ve earned.

If you think you’re owed unpaid wages or overtime, don’t wait. Most states have strict deadlines (called statutes of lim...
08/12/2025

If you think you’re owed unpaid wages or overtime, don’t wait. Most states have strict deadlines (called statutes of limitations) for filing claims. The sooner you act, the better your chance to recover the full amount owed.

Josephson Dunlap is here to help you claim your rights before time runs out.

Do you know if you’re exempt or non-exempt at work? 🤔Your pay status determines how you’re compensated, whether you qual...
08/08/2025

Do you know if you’re exempt or non-exempt at work? 🤔
Your pay status determines how you’re compensated, whether you qualify for overtime, and how your hours are tracked.

💡 Knowing your status = Knowing your rights
The more you know, the better you can protect yourself—and your paycheck.

Josephson Dunlap is here to help you understand your workplace rights!

💰 Healthcare workers are losing millions to wage theft! 💰According to fiscal year 2024 data from the U.S. Department of ...
08/04/2025

💰 Healthcare workers are losing millions to wage theft! 💰

According to fiscal year 2024 data from the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD), nearly 𝟑𝟎,𝟎𝟎𝟎 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬 were affected by wage violations, with more than $𝟑𝟕.𝟖 𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐮𝐧𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐝 𝐰𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝 with penalties exceeding $2.8 million for violations of federal labor laws.

🚨 This highlights a troubling reality—many healthcare employees are not receiving the wages they have rightfully earned.

⚠️ Wage theft can take many forms, including unpaid overtime, off-the-clock work, and improper deductions. Unfortunately, these issues continue to impact hardworking employees in the healthcare industry.

📢 At 𝐉𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐩𝐡𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐮𝐧𝐥𝐚𝐩, we are actively investigating cases like these. If you work in healthcare and believe your employer has shorted your pay, don’t wait—call us or visit our website today.

📞 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐮𝐬 𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐚𝐭 𝟖𝟖𝟖-𝟗𝟗𝟐-𝟐𝟗𝟗𝟎 we are here to help you fight for the wages you could be owed! ⚖️

🔗 https://www.mybackwages.com

🔗 Source: https://www.dol.gov/newsroom/releases/whd/whd20241230

🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟At Josephson Dunlap, we fight for your rights. Joe’s experience is a perfect example of how we stand by our client...
08/01/2025

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At Josephson Dunlap, we fight for your rights. Joe’s experience is a perfect example of how we stand by our clients, even when challenges come up in court. Our team works tirelessly to make sure workers get what they are owed, no matter how complex the process may be.

We know that facing wage issues can be stressful, but you don’t have to go through it alone. Our team is here to support you every step of the way, inside and outside the courtroom. Thank you, Joe, for trusting us and sharing your experience. We’re proud to help workers get the justice they deserve!

We’ve been lucky to have some incredible seasonal help this summer, and we want to give a special shoutout to Emily Arau...
07/30/2025

We’ve been lucky to have some incredible seasonal help this summer, and we want to give a special shoutout to Emily Arauza for returning for her second summer with us at Josephson Dunlap!

From day one, Emily has been a standout. Her curiosity, dedication, and professionalism continue to impress us, and we know she has a bright future ahead. This fall, she’ll be studying abroad before beginning her studies at Southern Methodist University in the spring, where she’ll major in Political Science with plans to pursue a law degree.

Thank you, Emily, for choosing to spend another summer with us. We’re proud to be a small part of your journey toward law school!

🌍 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐰𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬’ 𝐑𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬. At Josephson Dunlap, we fight for employees across the country who have...
07/29/2025

🌍 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐰𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬’ 𝐑𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬.

At Josephson Dunlap, we fight for employees across the country who have been denied the wages they’ve earned. Whether it’s recovering unpaid wages or addressing issues like missed overtime, off-the-clock work, misclassification, and more, we’re here to ensure justice for workers everywhere.

💼 𝑾𝒂𝒈𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒇𝒕 𝒉𝒂𝒑𝒑𝒆𝒏𝒔 𝒊𝒏 𝒎𝒂𝒏𝒚 𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒎𝒔, 𝒊𝒏𝒄𝒍𝒖𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒈:
🕒 Unpaid overtime
💳 Misclassification as independent contractors
🚪 Unauthorized paycheck deductions
🛠️ Unpaid training time
📋 Straight-time violations
📉 Missing bonuses
No matter where or what industry you work in, we’ll stand by your side to recover what you’re owed.

📢 𝐊𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬. Protect your paycheck.
Our team is committed to helping workers nationwide fight for fair pay and justice in the workplace.

💬 Follow us for tips, updates, and resources to stay informed and empowered about your rights as a worker.
Together, we can make a difference!

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