What Qualifies As Overtime
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) requires that all covered, nonexempt employees be paid at least the minimum wage for all hours worked.
FLSA also provides that covered, nonexempt employees who work more than 40 hours in the work week must receive at least one and one-half times their regular rate of pay for the overtime hours (hours worked over 40 in a work week).
A work week, which can begin on any day of the week, is seven consecutive 24-hour periods or 168 consecutive hours.
A covered, nonexempt employee must be paid for all hours worked.
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) states that an employee must receive compensation for his employment in excess of 40 hours at a rate not less than one and one-half times the regular rate at which he is employed. It is that simple. If you are a non-exempt employee and work more than 40 hours in one week, you may be entitled to overtime wages. However, not everything qualifies as work.
Compensatory Time
Overtime worked does not equal compensation time gained. If you work more than 40 hours in one week and your employer offers you an equal or greater amount of time off in compensation, you should immediately contact our offices.
Compensatory time off for overtime hours worked is not allowed under the Fair Labor Standards Act, and you may be entitled to the overtime wages that your employer is trying not to give you. Are you, or do you believe you’re entitled to overtime pay? Contact the Rasansky Law Firm online, or call our offices anytime at (877) 659-1620 to discuss your situation with our experienced employment and overtime pay lawyers. In the complimentary consultation, our attorneys will review your experiences and situation and provide you information regarding your legal rights, options, and responsibilities. We demand strict professional standards. Our Dallas-based attorneys are among the best employment law and overtime pay lawyers and have resolved many multi-million dollar personal injury cases. We are passionate about our role as advocates and treat our clients with complete respect and compassion. We are committed to utilizing all available legal advantages and tactics to successfully resolve your personal injury claim.
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