| If you work overtime, you should get paid for it. | | | | Have all the facts in writing before you sue. |
| Don't let other people tell you otherwise. The law | | | | When you go to court, written documents like |
| gives you valuable rights. You should never be | | | | payroll records, employment policies, time sheets |
| denied overtime compensation wrongfully. | | | | are important evidences for the court. It will help |
| However, if you have overtime payment | | | | you a long way. |
| problems with your employers, consider the | | | | The labor law is constantly changing. It may |
| following tips that can help. | | | | be a good idea to consult a lawyer, if you have |
| Read and understand the law of overtime | | | | questions about overtime compensation. |
| compensation. According to the Fair Labor | | | | Sometimes it may be a good idea to get a |
| Standards Act, an employee is entitled for | | | | lawyer to help you on your case. |
| overtime compensation at the rate of 1.5 times | | | | Department of Labor is another place that |
| the regular rate, if he works more than forty | | | | you can consult. Instead of going to trial, you can |
| hours per week. | | | | also fill out a complaint form. If you have a case, |
| Some employees are not entitled for | | | | an investigator will review your allegations. They |
| overtime. For instance, if you are an executive, | | | | will also talk to your employer to assist you. |
| administrative, or computer employees, you may | | | | Finally, you can always file a complaint in state |
| be an exempt employee. Only non-exempt | | | | court for unpaid overtime payment. |
| employees are eligible for overtime compensation. | | | | |