Is a company allowed to pay overtime after 55 hours instead of 40?

Question

They also do not pay you for a holiday unless you've been there 90 days. It's a regional trucking company in Long Island, NY.

It's an hourly position. I'll check with the labor board. I'm just suprised. I know some companies are exempt but I can't imagine on what basis they'd be exempt. It's just a regular local/regional freight company. This company has been around for awhile. I can't be the first person to question the policy.

Answer 1

Is it a salaried or hourly position?

Answer 2

I'm not sure about the OT being after 55 hours instead of 40, but the not paying for holidays until after 90 days is pretty standard.

Answer 3

I'd contact the state labor people-NY is prettly good about it. Normally, if you're a "non-exempt" ie hourly employee, OT starts at 40 hours. There are exceptions. Check your state dept. of Labor website, or if you are represented by a union, start with your shop steward.

Answer 4

i know that i do not live in Ny but i have called the labor board on my job as well. i work 40 hours an still the company considers me to be a part time employee messed up huh. well the labor board says they have that right and i can do any thing about it. so the answer in my opinion to your question is yes they can and no you can do anything about it

Answer 5

R u a Salaried Employee? Salaried Employees R considered exempt from overtime pay. But like u said, ur company doesn't want to pay u overtime, which is against the law. U should definitely report them ASAP!!!!!

Answer 6

nys law is any thing over 40 is over time holidays is up to the employer.i live in long island too so i know.i hope this helps u. if you can call the bord of laber on them.

Answer 7

Call the Dictatorship, they will make them pay. Tell them you a minority and you get "Double Time".

Answer 8

read the contract if they have one to determine OT coverage