Labor Law Definition of a Workday in Texas
Texas employees and employers should understand what constitutes a workday under state labor laws for two reasons. The definition of workday affects scheduling and computation of overtime. It can also impact certain employee benefits like sick leave and holidays.
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Scheduling
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Texas law defines workday as any day when an employee is scheduled to work. Texas Labor Code, Chapter 61, Section 61.001 defines a "day" as a 24-hour calendar day. According to the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC), the state labor office, an employer can change an employee's work hours without notice.
Hours in a Workday
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TWC states that the number of hours that constitute a workday are not limited by Texas labor law. With few exceptions adults and minors 16 years of age or older may be required to work an unlimited number of hours. The commission notes that employers can require mandatory overtime.
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Child Labor Workday
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Texas law defines workday for child workers ages 14 and 15 by limiting days and hours for workdays. A workday may not include school hours. A workday may not be more than three hours duration during a school day. A workday is limited to no more than eight hours on non-school days.
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