Labor Laws

Information about labor laws in the State of Texas: the Minimum Wage Act, Child Labor Law, the Texas Payday Law, and labor-related posters that must be displayed in the Texas workplace.

Resources

  • Child Labor Law

    This site provides a summary of the Child Labor Law. The purpose of the Texas Child Labor Law is to ensure that a child is not employed in an occupation or manner that is detrimental to the child's safety, health, or well-being. Child is defined as an individual under 18 years of age.

  • Labor Law Information

    The Labor Law Department of the Texas Workforce Commission administers the following two programs: the Texas Payday Law, and the Texas Child Labor Law. The Department also disseminates information on the Texas Minimum Wage Act.

  • Minimum Wage Act

    This site provides a summary of The Texas Minimum Wage Act, Chapter 62 of the Texas Labor Code, as amended, which establishes a minimum wage for non-exempt employees.

  • Required Posters in the Workplace

    Various laws require employers to display several posters at the workplace. These posters are available, free of charge, from agency links on this site.

  • Texas Payday Law

    This site offers a summary of the Texas Payday Law.