In a recent legal development, a paralegal has accused an El Paso, Texas-based law firm of failing to compensate her for overtime work. According to the complaint filed in federal court, the paralegal alleges that she was required to respond to emails and text messages outside her standard working hours without receiving overtime pay for her additional work. The details of the case, as reported by Law360, underscore ongoing issues regarding employee rights and fair labor practices within the legal industry.
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