Overtime pay typically refers to the money an employee makes by working more than 40 hours a week; according to federal law, overtime pay must be equal to no less than time and a half of the employee’s standard wages. While some employees may be exempt from receiving overtime, most non-exempt workers are eligible under both state and federal law to receive overtime pay surpassing 40 hours of work in one week. Some states may also have a daily...
In general, if you work more than 8 hours a day or more than 40 hours in one workweek, your employer could be required to pay overtime wages. However, it should be noted that the legal requirement to pay overtime varies from state to state and depends on your status as an exempt or non-exempt employee. For example, exempt employees do not have to be paid overtime. However, if your employer is required to pay overtime based on the laws of your...