Have you been robbed of your rightful wages after working overtime for your employer? And many times been given the answer that you are not eligible for overtime wages? If yes, then it is time you found out what exactly are the laws for the unpaid overtime. It is always assumed that your employer is following the right labor laws, but it is better to be aware in case you are being deceived and engage the services of overtime law firm in case you are unpaid. Following are some of the instances where your boss can trick you into not paying overtime wages:
CALCULATION OF OVERTIME
For calculating the overtime pay, you must first calculate the regular pay. This also includes compensation and bonuses, shift differential, commissions, salary. However the extra benefits such as gifts, reimbursements, or other employee perks. The overtime should be fifty per cent more than your normal wages, i.e. one hundred fifty per cent of your normal wages should be paid to a worker.
EXEMPT FROM OVERTIME PAY
The eligibility of any worker for overtime is never up to any employer. It depends on the kind of work you do. Many employers wrongfully categorize the worker's profile as a non-exempt to avoid giving them one and half time overtime payment for more than forty hours a week.
WORKING ROUND THE CLOCK
If you are being worked round the clock by your employer, then you should be paid for all the hours you worked. If you are being asked to work from home at night or weekends, then your employer is required to pay you for that time as well.
If you feel that your employer isn't paying you overtime wages and is trying to deceive you, it is time you consulted your lawyer. Your lawyer can help you file a lawsuit and explore the options you can go for.
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