QUESTION
Can my company impose this Overtime - Time and a Half Pay scheme?
Asked on Nov 03rd, 2013 on Labor and Employment - Michigan
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The company I work for is a large one. It has locations all over the world. In my field, overtime is mandatory. On average, any one of coworkers rake in 60 hours a week. My company just informed us that they will only recognize and pay five of said hours as overtime and pay us "time and half." So, if I hit 60 hours in one week, I will get paid 55 hours "regular" and 5 hours "overtime." The employees they are implementing this to are not 'exempt' (i.e. do not get paid salary, have supervisor duties, etc.) Is this legal? Should I call the Department of Labor?
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yes, contact US Dept of Labor. You must be paid overtime for all work over 40 hours in a week. Wage and Hour Division (WHD) - U.S. Department of Labor http://www.wagehour.dol.gov/ They have investigators that handle such questions.
Answered on Nov 05th, 2013 at 4:06 PM
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Yes, call the Federal and State Departments of Labor immediately.
Answered on Nov 05th, 2013 at 4:04 PM
Business Litigation Attorney serving Columbus, OH
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You should schedule an appointment with an attorney to discuss your position, rate of pay and hours worked as this may be a violation of the Wage and Hour regulations.
Answered on Nov 05th, 2013 at 4:03 PM
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This is distinctly illegal. You might get quicker action by hiring an attorney; however, you do have the option of going to the California Labor Commissioner.
Answered on Nov 05th, 2013 at 4:01 PM
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You can. You could also contact a private attorney who has experience bringing overtime actions under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Answered on Nov 05th, 2013 at 3:59 PM
Appellate Attorney serving Grosse Pointe Farms, MI
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This would appear to be a potential violation of the law and regulations in Michigan.
Answered on Nov 05th, 2013 at 3:58 PM
Immediately contact an attorney or government agency.
Answered on Nov 05th, 2013 at 3:58 PM