How does overtime work?
Generally, employees must be paid a time and one-half their hourly rate for any hour worked over forty (40) in a workweek. For example, if you make $8.00 per hour, then you should be paid $12.00 per hour for all hours you work over forty (40) in a work week. If you are paid a salary by another method or basis (day rate or piece rate), your overtime rate needs to be converted to an hourly rate using the methods set forth established by the Department of Labor (“DOL”). As these methods typically differ depending on a particular situation, consult with a wage and hour attorney to determine how to accurately calculate your overtime compensation.
Overtime is considered any hours worked over 40 in a one-week pay period, with the exception of facilities which are on an 80 hour per two-week pay period, in which case overtime is considered any hours worked over 80 hours in a two-week pay period. If you’re unsure of when you qualify for overtime, please contact your Staffing Coordinator.
Overtime is billed at an hourly rate per musician. Unless we are told a few minutes in advance that overtime is being requested and for how long (so that we might incorporate breaks if applicable) the band will assume that the performance time ends as stated in the contract and will begin packing up at that time.
