Just got a new job, full time. They are paying me $12 per hour, and I get paid once a week, but if I work overtime, I dont get paid for it...AND....in 90 days they will move me to "salary" at the same rate of pay, BUT I then get paid once every 2 weeks......what is going on with this ? It sounds so "funny: im sure it is not against the law, but WTF ???? lol
2006-11-15 10:40:31 · 10 answers · asked by kimmy3 3 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
The 90 days is probably a probatory period, they want to see how you work out at the job. Its probably a finance thing for them, like its easier to do it this way than to put you as salary into their "system" and then if you don't work out to take you out. So they do this 90 day test period, but your pay won't change. This is just me guessing!
2006-11-15 10:44:56 · answer #1 · answered by noelis12 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Salary is what's up, and an over time agreement.
How is Overtime Paid?
Overtime must be paid at the rate of at least 1.5 times the employee's regular wage rate. The sole exception applies where the overtime is accumulated under an overtime agreement.
Employees, who are paid exclusively by incentive pay such as commission, piecework or a similar method, have no established rate of pay. Therefore, for the purpose of calculating overtime entitlements the wage rate is deemed to be the minimum wage. If the incentive pay is less than what would have been earned applying the minimum wage, the employer must top up the incentive pay earnings.
If an employee is paid by a combination of salary and incentive pay, and the salary is greater than minimum wage, the salary establishes the hourly rate for the purpose of calculating overtime entitlements.
Overtime Agreements
Some employers and employees agree to replace overtime pay wholly or partly with time off with pay. This is done through the use of an overtime agreement.
An overtime agreement allows overtime hours to be banked and later taken off with pay, hour for hour, during regular work hours. There are a number of rules that apply with respect to overtime agreements:
The agreement can be between an employer and a single employee or with a group of employees, or the overtime agreement can be part of a collective agreement.
Overtime hours are calculated the same way under an overtime agreement as it would be if overtime pay is to be paid at time-and-a-half.
The Code requires an overtime agreement to be in writing. Employers must give employees who are covered by an overtime agreement a copy of the agreement.
Time off must be taken within three months of the end of the pay period in which the overtime was earned.
If time off is not taken, overtime hours must be paid out at time–and-a-half.
NOt to mention there are certain industries and occupations where the weekly overtime varies or they are excempt. A lot depeneds also on what job, the agreement, and where.
2006-11-15 18:50:11 · answer #2 · answered by Slooter 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Very much so against the law in regards to not getting paid for overtime. They can't legally do that. Getting moved to salary and having your pay changed to biweekly sounds okay, lots of places pay their hourly people more often than salaried.
2006-11-15 18:49:11 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hourly workers are entitled to overtime. Not to pay them at LEAST for the hours is very much against the law.
You're being played.
2006-11-15 18:42:36 · answer #4 · answered by open4one 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all, they are breaking the law by not paying you for working overtime. If you are an hourly employee, they must pay you for any overtime you work.
2006-11-15 18:43:10 · answer #5 · answered by Scotty 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you are not on salary now you should call the labor board and see if this is correct . I use to work for a job that did that.
2006-11-15 18:48:31 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the whole thing stinks of a tax fiddle you work overtime man they shud pay u for it best see a lawyer or works union
2006-11-15 18:43:36 · answer #7 · answered by dr_gonzo_1974 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
well with a salary they are more likely to keep you around. i think its a lor harder to quit your job if your on a salery. theyre looking for ways to keep you with them. but i et paid by the hour so i really dont know.
2006-11-15 18:43:25 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is totally illegal. Go to this website to find out more. This is a law firm that specializes in this type of illegal employment practices.
www.scalaw.com
2006-11-15 18:49:57 · answer #9 · answered by webcatllc 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that does sound werid,keep your job for alittle while longer and see if it changes.otherwise,start looking for a better job
2006-11-15 18:43:28 · answer #10 · answered by Dani 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋