If I work 10 hour days and take a vacation day on Friday for 8 hours, is it legal for my employer to not pay overtime for Monday-Thursday?
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If I work 10 hour days and take a vacation day on Friday for 8 hours, is it legal for my employer to not pay overtime for Monday-Thursday?
Asked on October 7, 2015 under Employment Labor Law, Minnesota
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 9 years ago | Contributor
Yes, it is legal. Vacation, sick, or other "paid time off" time is NOT considered when calculating overtime. Overtime is only paid when you actually work more than 40 hours in a week. So the proper pay for what you describe is 48 hours of straight or base time.
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