The Evil HR Lady dropped a post recently about an employee who was upset because she just discovered a
co-worker was earning more than her with less experience. Lucas explained in “Dear Abby” fashion why the employee ought to let it go: The economy is bad. Lots of people want your job. Suck it up.
Employment Law 101: Exemptions from Overtime Pay
Who, What, Why . . .
Who does it apply to: Overtime is governed by the Fair Labor Standards Act. Without a long discussion about the .1% of employers who might not be covered, the simple answer is – virtually everybody.
What do I have to do: Employers must pay overtime, unless the employee is