Overtime Basics
The U.S. Department of Labor and many state governments have specific provisions for overtime pay. If you haven't been paid overtime that you've earned, you could not only start receiving the compensation that's due to you now, but also recover back wages from years of underpayment. Overtime pay is generally 1.5 times your usual rate of pay, also known as time and a half. If you feel you are not receiving overtime when you should, you may want to look into the basics of overtime law. Below, you will find common topics relating to overtime, including overtime pay guidelines and how to calculate work hours. To begin, click on one of the links below.
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Answers and Information
Overtime information including overtime pay guidelines, the Fair Labor and Standards Act, work hours you should be getting paid for, how to calculate overtime pay, overtime lawsuits and overtime FAQs.
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Exemptions
Explains overtime exemptions, including the executive, administrative and professional exemptions and how to determine an exempt and non exempt employee.
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Scams
Explains common overtime scams including working off the clock, employee misclassification and short changing hours.
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Legal Information
Information about overtime lawsuits, the damages that can be recovered by employees who have been wrongfully denied overtime pay, and protection from employer retaliation.
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