I live and work in Texas. I was promoted and was told in writing I would get a raise. It took 3 months?

Question

Is there any law that addresses this situation. What recourse do I have to get my pay?

I'm already looking for a new job anyway. yes I was told I would get a raise on a specific date, for the promotion I received. I just want to get paid for the job I did.

Answer 1

You don't have any recourse. There is no state law in Texas that you must be given a raise. Did the written document state that you would be given a raise on a specific date?

"On October 1st your new salary will be $9.00 per hour." or something similar to this? If they did stipulate that you were to be given a specific amount on a specific date then you may have some ground to go to your wage and labor office to file a complaint. But, realize, that if you file a complaint against your employer there is a good chance that your promotion and raise may be the last one you get for a while. Or you could be let go for any reason at any time since Texas is a right to work state.

Answer 2

Unless you had a written contract guaranteeing you a raise as of a particular date, it's not "your money" until the employer decides to give you the raise. If what you were told in writing specified a date and the employer didn't live up to that, talk to them and ask for the amount you didn't get.

Answer 3

Forget it. Even if you took them to court the most you could get would be the extra back pay raise and then you would lose your job. Texas is a right to work state, which means they have the right to fire you for any reason.