Are Salaried Employees Entitled To Overtime?
Just because you are paid a salary does not mean that you are not entitled to receive overtime. Some employees are exempt from overtime, such as executive, administrative, and professional employees, as well as supervisors who are employed solely to supervise. Your actual daily job duties and what your employment contract states determine if you are eligible for overtime.
A. It depends. A salaried employee must be paid overtime unless they meet the test for exempt status as defined by federal and state laws, or unless they are specifically exempted from overtime by the provisions of one of the Industrial Welfare Commission Wage Orders regulating wages, hours and working conditions. Its best to research the laws in your own state. Most states have all the info on their website. Hope this helps.
It depends. A salaried employee must be paid overtime unless they meet the test for exempt status as defined by federal and state laws, or unless they are specifically exempted. Q: Can an employer require an employee to work overtime? A: Yes, an employer may dictate the employees work schedule and hours. Under most circumstances, the employer may discipline an employee, up to and including termination, if the employee refuses to work scheduled overtime. Q: Can my employer fire me because I inquired about my employment rights? A: No, it is illegal for your employer to discriminate or retaliate against you for inquiring about your rights, safety concerns or overtime pay. Retaliation may include the threat of or actual termination, demotion, suspension, or harassment.
