Texas is one state that trails the rest when it comes to labor laws. Texas is known to be a "hands free" state. This means that employers are not allowed to give time-off breaks or other benefits. The state's employers are legally responsible for overtime payments for employees not exempt from the law.
Overtime pay is a right that most state workers have. Texas employees have the right to a minimum wage of $7.25 an hour. Tippers must be paid at least 2.13 an hour. Employers are not required by law to provide more than 20-minute lunch breaks. Final pay for workers who have been laid off is due within six days.
You can file a claim with Texas Workforce Commission if you are not receiving the minimum wage from your employer. You also have the right to sue your employer for double back or overtime payments. There is typically a two-year statute for filing a claim. So it's best that you do it as soon a possible.
There are three main reasons why Texas has a low minimum wage. One reason is the low educational attainment in the workforce. The workforce has a higher percentage of those without a high-school diploma than other states. The workforce is also relatively young. The high cost of living is another reason. The state's relatively low housing values mean that rents are low.
The state also falls behind the federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour. Texas minimum-wage workers are able to negotiate for a higher wage. Lawyers, pilots, and doctors are some of the most highly-paid jobs in Texas. The petroleum industry also has high-paying jobs.
Texas also follows federal standards for overtime pay. Exempt employees are entitled to overtime pay for work done on a national holiday. Even if a non-exempt worker, you still have the right to collect monetary penalty if overtime is not paid for hours worked on holidays. The state also allows employers to set expiration dates on vacation, sick, or other time-off policies.
Although Texas' federal minimum wage has not changed, there were several increases over the past few decades. A recent report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics shows that the average weekly wage in Texas dropped by 0.6% over the past year.
However, the average wage gain in the state's largest counties was higher than the national rate of 6.7 percent for the third quarter 2017. Five of the state’s most populous counties reported rates of wage increase equal to or greater the national rate, which is 6.7 percent. Other counties had lower rates of over-the year gains.
Bell County had the highest gains at 6.7%, Smith County (7.3%), and Travis County (10%) Other counties experiencing wage increases during the year include Brazos County (1.3%), Cameron County (3.0%) and Union, NJ (1.2%).
Although the overall state wage gains were positive, it is important to remember that Texas's cost of living is very low. As a result, Texans are able to maintain their standard of living while earning a lower income.
FAQ
Are there any tips for making great cocktails at home?
Here are some great tips to make delicious cocktails.
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Good quality spirits are best. Avoid cheap alcohol that tastes a lot like rubbing alcohol. Instead, choose premium brands such as Absolut Citron, Bacardi Limon, Bombay Sapphire, Campari, Cointreau, Courvoisier, Dewars, Gordon's Gin, Ketel One, Knob Creek Bourbon, Luxardo Maraschino, Martell Cognac, Pernod Ricard, Remy Martin, Tanqueray, Van Gogh Vodka, and Windsor & Newton brandy.
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Choose high-quality juices and syrups. Avoid syrups and juices of low quality that contain artificial colors and flavors.
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Your glassware should be clean. Drinks can be affected by dirty glasses.
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Be careful not to overfill your glass. You should not fill it more than three-quarters. Overfilling your glass will dilute the strength of your cocktail.
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Always shake your cocktail well before serving.
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Ice cold cocktails are best
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Make sure to garnish each cocktail with fresh garnishes. You can use these as lemon wedges (or lime wedges), mint leaves, cucumber slices and blackberries, strawberries, raspberries or blueberries, cherry chunks, blueberries, blackberries or cherries, as well as grapes, olives and pickled ginger.
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Make sure to garnish your cocktails using edible flowers such as rose petals or violets, nasturtiums or violets.
What goes with a martini?
There are many things that you can put into a martini. Here are some tips:
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Olives
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Lemon slices
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Maraschino cherries
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Peanuts
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Cheese cubes
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Pickles
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Caviar
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Grapes
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Strawberries
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Ice cream
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Shrimp
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Crabmeat
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Oysters
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Sushi rolls
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Bacon bits
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Hard-boiled eggs
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Cocktail onions
What type of ice does a bartender put into drinks?
There are many types of ice that bartenders can use depending on what type of drink they are mixing. Cubed ice is best for most drinks; crushed ice works well for shakes, and other non-carbonated drinks.
How long does it take you to make frozen cocktails from scratch?
It depends on how many cocktails your are making. For example, if you're making 12 cocktails, it will take approximately 20 minutes. It will take 40 to make 24 cocktails.
Do you need special equipment to make cocktails?
Not at all. There are only a few things you need:
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Glasses
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Strainer
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Lid
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Cocktail shaker
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Cutting board
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Knife
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Scoops and measuring cups
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Jigger
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Tongue depressors
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Stirring sticks
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Lemon wedge
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Sugar cube
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Salt
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Pepper
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Ice cubes
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Ice
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Water
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Alcohol
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Wine
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Beer
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Soda water
Statistics
- The tequila should be 100 percent agave, not the cheaper “mixto” products, which blend a minimum of 51 percent agave with other sugars. (cooking.nytimes.com)
- According to a post on Quora, the average bartender can make upward of 140 drinks per hour. (gloworder.com)
- If you choose one that's made with 100 percent agave (like Milagro or Sauza), you'll save a ton of money and still get a great-tasting drink. (mashed.com)
- You can simply follow the rule of thumb: $1/beer or wine, $2/ cocktail, and 10-20% for large tabs. (alembicbar.com)
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How To
How to make a good martini?
A martini (or vodka) is made of gin, vermouth, ice and other ingredients. The ingredients must be mixed together properly before serving. It is typically served in chilled glasses. It is best to have a martini straight up. You ruin the taste if you mix it.
Two olives are the most popular way to serve a martini. You can also add olive brine to the rim of your glass if you want to make your drink more flavorful.
Although you can use any type or alcohol, it is better to use 100%-grain alcohol such as Vodka or Gin. This gives the cocktail an easier texture. There are many types of vermouths available. We recommend that you choose one with no added sugar. Cocktails can become too sweet with sugar.
To start making a martini, pour 2 ounces of dry vermouth into a shaker filled with ice. 1 ounce vodka is added. Mix well. Mix well in a chilled martini glass. Garnish with an olive.
You can make a martini by using the shaker. Follow these steps. You don't need to shake the mixture much, just enough to combine the ingredients.