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Is employee due overtime payment for doctors appointment at employers request?
If an employer compels you to go to the doctor during paid work hours, it is paid time. If hours exceed 40 in a workweek, non-exempt employees get overtime.
Does an employer have to pay overtime for travel time?
Only if the travel is ordered by the employer during working hours AND the extra travel time puts the employee over 40 hours for the workweek. Travel during non-work hours is unpaid.
What is a fluctuating workweek, and how does it affect overtime pay?
The fluctuating workweek is a method of calculating overtime when the number of hours you work fluctuates week-to-week. Does your work schedule vary from week to week? If so, your employer may be paying you on a “fluctuating workweek” basis. Your Ohio Unpaid Overtime attorneys explain everything you need to know to ensure you are being paid overtime at the correct rate. Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), employers generally must pay their hourly-paid employees overtime, at a rate of one-and-one-half times the employee’s regular hourly rate, for all hours worked over 40 in a workweek. Many employees are paid by the hour, so an overtime calculation is simple – the employee’s hourly rate is multiplied by one-and-one-half to calculation the overtime rate. However, some employees are paid on different bases, such as salary, commission, or piece-rate, and work a varying number of hours each week. Under the fluctuating workweek method,[1] a non-exempt employee will receive a set weekly salary regardless of how many hours he or she works, plus an additional amount as overtime pay for all hours worked over 40 per workweek. For all overtime hours, the employee receives an additional “half time” hourly rate. For example, if an employee receives a weekly salary of $800 per week, they will receive this amount regardless of whether they work 20 hours or 40 hours per week. If, however, the employee works 50 hours per week, they will receive their $800 weekly salary plus overtime pay for 10 hours of overtime. The employee’s regular rate of pay in this example is $16 per hour ($800 weekly salary divided by 50 hours worked). Thus, in addition to their $800 per week salary, the employee receives an additional $80 as overtime pay (half-time rate of $8.00 per hour x 10 overtime hours). If you believe that you are not being paid overtime correctly or have other questions related to you wages or employment, reach out to your Columbus Unpaid Overtime Lawyers today for a free consultation. Mansell Law LLC Columbus Employment Attorneys
How is overtime pay calculated for a nonexempt employee?
Example: Employee works a total of 55 hours during the week. The employee had 40 hours of "Regular Time" (sometimes called "straight-time") and 15 hours of "Overtime."
Can you work overtime?
Yes, employees may work overtime, whether authorized or unauthorized. However, employers can discipline an employee if he or she violates the employer's policy of working overtime without the required authorization. In California however, an employee should be compensated for any hours he or she is "suffered or permitted to work, whether or not required to do so." Thus, employers must pay overtime, whether authorized or not, at the rate of one and one-half times the employee's regular rate of pay for all hours worked in excess of eight up to an including 12 hours in any workday, and for the first eight hours of work on the seventh consecutive day of work in a workweek.
What does basic hours mean?
Basic hours typically refer to the standard working hours set by an employer for a typical workday or workweek. This is the minimum number of hours an employee is expected to work on a regular basis. Any additional hours worked beyond the basic hours may be considered overtime.
How much must an employer pay an hourly employee for hours worked beyond a refular workweek?
Employers must pay for all hours worked. If work hours exceed 40 in a workweek, the extra hours are time and a half.
When an employee works beyond the regularly scheduled time the additional rate allowed for the extra hours worked is the Bonus?
If an employee works more than regularly scheduled, whether the employer approves or not, the worker is paid for all hours worked. If an employee works more than 40 hours in a workweek, he/she gets overtime pay for the excess hours. Employees who violate assigned work schedules get disciplined.
What one of these is the best description of straight time pay?
Straight time pay refers to the standard rate of pay for regular hours worked, typically without any overtime or premium pay included. It is usually the base pay rate agreed upon between the employer and employee for a standard workweek.
As a salaried employee, is there a limit to how many overtime hours can be worked in a week without overtime compensation Some of us make over $455 a week, others don't. Thank you for your time. This will squash a discussion that has become quite heated.?
As a salaried employee who has researched sad to say there is no limit to the amount of overtime hours that can be worked in a week without overtime pay. This is a matter that is left entirely to be decided between the employer and the employee. However, an employee has the right to refuse to work overtime if they choose to.
Can an employer in MN force overtime?
Yes, an employer in Minnesota can require employees to work overtime, as long as the employees are properly compensated for the additional hours worked. Minnesota law does not prohibit mandatory overtime, but employers must comply with federal and state labor regulations, including paying overtime at a rate of 1.5 times the regular pay for hours worked over 40 in a workweek. However, employees must be aware of any specific terms outlined in their employment contracts or union agreements that may affect overtime policies.
Is overtime optional?
That depends on the company. Some companies don't allow overtime, while others require employees to work overtime on a regular basis. Hourly paid employees, especially fast food workers, clerks, and cashiers are usually not allowed to work overtime because the companies don't want to pay the extra money. Salaried employees (those that make a set monthly or yearly amount no matter how many hours they work) are often required to work overtime, with no extra pay for it. As far as the law goes, no, overtime is not optional. Your employer has the right to keep you at work passed 8 hours if they chose to. If you have a union, your collective agreement often contains a clause that makes overtime optional.
