Overtime Pay How to Determine If You Are Eligible
Employees who work more than 40 hours in a single week should be aware of whether they are exempt under overtime law. Exempt and non-exempt status determines whether an employee is eligible to receive time-and-a-half compensation (1.5 times the regular rate) when working more than 40 hours a week. Exempt employees cannot receive overtime, while non-exempt workers are entitled to overtime pay. Because some employers are unclear on overtime regulations, employees who are aware of their status can ensure they are receiving the pay they deserve under overtime law. For most workers, overtime eligibility is determined by job duties, how an employee is paid and how much they earn. Being a salaried worker or having a certain job title cannot automatically make an employee ineligible for overtime pay. In general, employees who cannot receive overtime must earn at least $455 per week, be a salaried employee and fall under one of the overtime exemptions established by the federal overtime... [ Continue reading... ]