If I work for a national freight company that doesn’t pay overtime until 60 hours per week, is that legal?
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If I work for a national freight company that doesn’t pay overtime until 60 hours per week, is that legal?
We are local hourly employees.
Asked on June 19, 2015 under Employment Labor Law, Oregon
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 8 years ago | Contributor
Federal and most state laws impose a weekly overtime standard, which means that "nonexempt employees" (see below)�are entitled to overtime for every hour over 40 that they work in a week. And a few�states have a daily overtime standard, which means that nonexempt employees are entitled to overtime for every hour more than�8 that they work in a day, plus every hour more than 40 that they work in a week.
However, these laws contain many exceptions, so not all employees are entitled to overtime. Employees who are eligible for overtime are called "nonexempt" employees, and those who are not eligible for overtime are called "exempt" employees. For example, executive, administrative, and professional employees who are paid on a salary basis are exempt. They are others as well. Here is a link that will explain more: http://www.dol.gov/compliance/guide/minwage.htm
Additionally, while most employers are covered, some sre not. Although a national company would probably qualify.
To check your rights, you can contact your state department o flabor or with an employment law attorney.
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