Many employers try to average or combine workweeks to avoid paying overtime. However, combining workweeks is prohibited under federal overtime law. If you are a non-exempt employee, you should be paid time-and-a-half for the 10 hours you worked over 40 in the first week.
Yes. Employees under the age of 20 may be paid $4.25 per hour during their initial 90 consecutive days of employment. After this time period, they must be paid at least $7.25 per hour.
Many workers believe that salaried employees cannot receive overtime. However, this is a common misconception throughout the working world. The fact that an employee is paid on a salary basis has no bearing on whether they are entitled to overtime pay. Eligibility for overtime pay depends on whether the worker falls into the “exempt” or “nonexempt” category.
To calculate your overtime pay rate, simply multiply your regular hourly wage by 1.5. This amount totals the rate you should receive for every hour worked over 40 in a single workweek. When calculating overtime pay, employees should also include bonuses and commissions.
Employees whose jobs fall under the Fair Labor Standards Act are either “exempt” or “nonexempt.” Nonexempt employees are entitled to overtime pay. Exempt employees are not. Employees who are generally ineligible for overtime pay fall under the professional, administrative, executive or outside sales exemptions.
For most employees, whether they are exempt or nonexempt depends on how much they are paid, how they are paid and what kind of work they do.
Some employers may misclassify employees into an “exempt” category to avoid paying overtime. It’s important that you fill out our free case evaluation form to ensure your employer is not misclassifying you.
Federal law outlines the following: Tipped employees must be paid at least $2.13 per hour as long as they make at least $30 per month in tips; they retain all tips; and their direct wage and tips equal at least $7.25. State laws vary.
Many employers try to average or combine workweeks to avoid paying overtime. However, combining workweeks is prohibited under federal overtime law. If you are a non-exempt employee, you should be paid time-and-a-half for the 10 hours you worked over 40 in the first week.
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