2007-02-05 10:44:28 · 5 answers · asked by duckgirl313 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
Yes, by law.
2007-02-05 10:48:03 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Federal law (FLSA) currently states that if you work more than 40 hours in a work week then you get paid time and a half for every hour past 40 hours if you are a nonexempt employee.
Some states have increased benefits. For instance California will consider overtime anything over 8 hours in a day.
If you have issues with your employer you can contact the local labor board for help.
2007-02-05 18:53:00 · answer #2 · answered by Michael 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You bet you do. It is a federal law in employer/employee relations. After 40 hours, an employer is, by law, to pay time and a half for every hour an employee works over 40 hours. If what you say is true, you are entitled to 30 hours at time and a half. Just a note before you go to your employer. Check to see when your pay week begins and ends and if the 70 hours you worked is in one pay period or two. If you ever have a question regarding your rights as an employee, log onto www.employeeissues.com
2007-02-05 19:12:43 · answer #3 · answered by sherry s 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
First, how old are you? That is important. then, what state do you live in? that is important too. Youngsters in many states are prohibited from working excessive hours. If you are of age, the FLSA, Fair Labor Standards Act says that if you are covered, you should be paid for more than 8 hours in one day, or 40 hours in a week.
Call your state's Labor Department, you might be entitled to back pay.
2007-02-05 18:50:27 · answer #4 · answered by The Cythian 3 · 3⤊ 1⤋
yes
2007-02-05 19:20:03 · answer #5 · answered by johnec4 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋