Im employed in the state of NJ as a caregiver. After working forty hours am I entitled to overtime pay?

Question

I work as a caregiver( I assist the elderly in their homes). I wanted to know if my employer is required to pay me overtime after working forty hours? Thanks for your responses.

Answer 1

If you are working for the state government, i think they must.
if you are working for a private company, overtime is paid at their discresion. Some don't pay overtime unless there is an emergency.

Answer 2

Under the Fair Labor Standars Act (FLSA) your employer is not entitled to pay you overtime for saturdays/sundays, holidays, etc. They are required to pay you for overtime if your hours accumulate over 40. Each state gets to set thier own laws and if it benefis the employee more than the Federal law, employers are required to abide by state rules. However, I'm pretty sure Wisconsin falls under the FLSA and does not have any special provisions for holidays. Sorry!

Answer 3

Yes. In New Jersey, labor performed over forty hours in a week are considered overtime, and must be paid at the prevailing overtime rate.

Answer 4

Contact your State Labor Board. Most States entitle you to over time after 40 hours. In fact it maybe a Federal Law.

Answer 5

If you're paid hourly, you should. If you position is salary (no overtime) then you're entitled to comp-time, like extra time off

Answer 6

Check out your states department of labor laws.

Answer 7

Sure.. but every now an then, be grateful that you have a job. If you are on salary, you may not be entitle to it.

Answer 8

You are not a charity. Believe me, the nursing homes or agency that you work for would not work for free.

Answer 9

it depends if you are paid hourly or on a salary