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Overtime Work

According to the United States Department of Labor, overtime work occurs when an employee has worked for 40 hours in a workweek. After the 40 hours, employers are required to pay the worker at least time and a half. For example, if an employee makes $20 an hour, that wage is increased to $30 when the individual works past 40 hours. Overtime work regulations are mandated by the Fair Labor Standards Act. The act covers most employees, but there are certain circumstances that might make an employee exempt for overtime pay.

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  • Some states have their own set of overtime laws. When this occurs, employers are responsible for following both federal and state laws.
  • Overtime work does not include weekend work or night work unless it takes place after 40 hours of work during the week. Contractors and salary-based employees are typically exempt from overtime work compensation.
  • Approximately 130 million Americans are covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act and overtime work laws.

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