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Here are a few links that I found when I ran across the same questions that
you have.

I think the second one listed defines the laws for you. Found out my
employer was playing the salary game illegally...

http://www.nolo.com/lawcenter/ency/index.cfm/catID/4BEF1F62-722F-435E-98AB18
960A6EAB0E

http://www.capitol.state.tx.us/statutes/latoc.html

http://shopdfw.net/ticknorlawofficecom/LegalLinksI.html

http://www.twc.state.tx.us/customers/jsemp/jsempsub7.html



"Don" <calldonREMOVE@earthlink.net> wrote in message
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> On Sun, 20 Jan 2002 14:58:05 -0600, "Shamish" <shchartudi@yahoo.com>
> wrote:
>
> >I'm in the computer field. I think its time the fed. govt stepped in and
> >regulated all of this free labor companies are getting. 50, 60, sometimes
70
> >hour weeks or more. All for the same salary as a 40 hour week. If you
refuse
> >to work over, you get fired. If you take off early, your frowned upon.
There
> >is something seriously wrong with that picture.
>
> Yes, there IS something seriously wrong with that picture.  YOU!!!
>
> If you don't like it, you have the freedom to quit.  When you were
> first hired, you were probably told WHAT was expected of you for that
> position.
>
> >I ask you. Why in the F**C should I give my time to a business for free?
>
> If you don't like it, then quit!  Find a new job.
>
> >What have these companies done to deserve
> >taking a chunk out of my life that doesn't belong to them.
>
> Obviously, you KNEW what was expected before you started there.  If
> not, then it is your fault for staying.
>
> >Anything over 40 hours should be paid for. A good service for a good
wage.
>
> READ YOUR CONTRACT WITH YOUR COMPANY!
>
> >CHANGE THE EMPLOYMENT LAWS!!!!
>
> If you don't like it, QUIT!
>
> D*
>
>
>
>
>
>
> "The national budget must be balanced. The public debt must be
> reduced; the arrogance of the authorities must be moderated and
> controlled. Payments to foreign governments must be reduced,
> if the nation doesn't want to go bankrupt. People must again
> learn to work, instead of living on public assistance."
> - - (Marcus Tullius Cicero, 55 B.C.)
>
> "I will do ANYTHING to win."
> - - (Al Gore)
>