The oil industry has embraced technology in recent years, and jobs that manual laborers once performed are now being done by computers or by those manning computers thousands of miles from the fields. Although technological advancements have made production much safer, The New York Times reports that it has also reduced the size of the workforce significantly—and the amount of income that those who are still part of it bring home.
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What Are the Tax Consequences of Settling a Claim for Oilfield Unpaid Overtime in Houston?
If your employer refuses to pay you for overtime, you might find yourself in the middle of settlement negotiations after filing a wage claim. If your claim is successful, you could end up recovering more than just the wages your employer owed.
