The standard workweek is 40 hours. Non-exempt employees receive overtime if they work more than 40 hours in a given week, regardless of whether you pay employees weekly, bimonthly or monthly.
Employers only have to pay employees for time spent performing work for their benefit.
Obviously, the time the employee is physically at work doing work is time for which you must pay him or her. The plant's manufacturing process involves the extensive use of caustic and toxic materials. Stuart changes his clothes and takes showers after work. He is entitled to compensation for the time spent showering and changing because it is an integral part of his job. A more difficult question arises, however, when an employee travels frequently, works during meal breaks, is required to attend training seminars or spends time on call.