Can an employer work you full time hours but only classify you as part time so they dont hv 2 pay benefits?

in the state of texas

i live in texas

where do you work at? i don't believe that is legal. look at the texas workforce commission website.

Yes. Benefits are a matter of company policy, not law, so you aren't entitled to any by law no matter how you are classified.

It may depends on how many full time weeks you put in. If you have put 3 months or more consecutive full time weeks (>35 hours) your question should be brought nicely to the attention of your Human Resources rep. (In small companies this may be you immediate superior). Benefits here in the United States as required by law are almost zero. That includes vacation! However, the law does require that every one be treated equally, and if others in your situation are getting benefits it is worth looking into. If you were hired part time or temporary, until you officially make it full time or benefits eligible (no job is 'permanent') chances are you are not entitled. State by state this can vary. Federal laws don't give you a lot of leverage, however if a state law meets all the federal guidelines and then gets more specific you benefit. Also, companies with 50 or less employees are often exempt from many regulations.