Business Tools Legal Rights to wages and overtime Many inquire about issues with regard to wages and overtime. This is actually one of the more heavily regulated areas of employment law and virtually all of the law is designed to protect employees. Under the FLSA, employers generally are required to pay time and one-half for hours over 40 a week. Like many federal statutes the FLSA is riddled with exceptions and exemptions, so you must consult with an attorney familiar with the FLSA in order to be fully informed. But these titles are not always broadly construed, so even if you think you may be exempted from coverage, you may not be.
Employers also oftentimes get into trouble with compensatory time off.
Private employers generally cannot carry comp time hours from one pay period to another. If they cannot provide the time off during the week in which it is earned, then it usually must be paid as overtime. Generally, employers may not reduce the salary of exempt employees for missed hours. This usually applies for two years back, but can apply as much as three years back. When you are having difficulty getting paid for wages including salary, commission, overtime etc.