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Can past unpaid overtime be put through payroll?
Asked on Aug 26th, 2013 on Labor and Employment - Texas
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I have told the people I work for how much they owe me in unpaid overtime (Did not want to file a claim on them.) It is all overtime in the past (I know I can only go back three months.) My question is, can they legally put this through payroll now and have it taxed? Thanks in advance.
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In Wisconsin, you can go back 2 years. Contact the Equal Rights Division/Wage & Hour Section.
Answered on Sep 04th, 2013 at 9:49 AM
Legally, the employer may pay you anything they wish. Unlimited, in their discretion. I am not aware of any 3 month rule, and do not believe such rule exist I suggest you go on line to Wage and Hour Division (WHD) U.S. Department of Labor http://www.wagehour.dol.gov/. They have investigators that answer such questions.
Answered on Sep 04th, 2013 at 9:49 AM
Bruce A. Coane
If an employer owes you wages there's no problem in processing it through the normal payroll system.
Answered on Sep 04th, 2013 at 9:49 AM
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They have to.
Answered on Sep 04th, 2013 at 9:49 AM