Overtime Pay Is Guaranteed Under Federal Law

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Overtime Pay Is Guaranteed Under Federal Law
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In the United States, according to both State and
Federal Laws, almost all employees should receive
overtime pay, as long as they work more than 40
hours a week. There are two different types of
overtime pays

• Overtime pay (usually calculated based on
  eligibility and is usually between 1.5-1.8 the
  regular hourly rate)

• Double pay (when eligible, the employee receives
  double the pay rate)

Note In California, double rates must be paid
for all hours worked in excess of 12 hours in any
workday, and for any hours worked in excess of
eight on the seventh consecutive day of work (in
a week). To learn more about double pay, the
attorneys at Rager Law Firm suggest you check
with your local Department of Labor.
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Keep reading if you want to learn more about the
overtime pay and check if you are eligible or not
to receive it. If you believe that you are (or
were) eligible to receive overtime pay, speak
with Los Angeles employment law attorneys,
schedule a free consultation, and receive a free
case review.
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Who Is Eligible To Receive Overtime Pay?
The general rule is that if you are earning less
than 455 per week, you are eligible to receive
overtime pay. If you are earning more than 455
per week, you are classified as an exempt
employee, and ineligible to receive overtime
pay.
Some professions are not eligible to receive
overtime pay. These professions involve

• Taxi driving
• Truck driving
• Working in sales
• Working on a radio or television station
• Working In a small open market

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Consult An Attorney
There are several other professions, and the
best way to learn more about all of them is by
speaking with a knowledgeable employment law
attorney in Los Angeles. You will be offered a
chance to schedule a free consultation and learn
everything about employment law and your
eligibility to earn overtime or even double pay.

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How is Overtime Pay Calculated
Most people believe that working on a Saturday
will grant you overtime pay. That is not true, as
overtime pay is usually given to those who work
more than 40 hours a week. Essentially, if you
are earning 10 per hour and have worked 55 hours
this week, you will be paid the regular 40 hours
per 10 an hour, and an additional 15 hour at 15
an hour. In the majority of states, the overtime
pay is 1.5 times the regular hourly rate.
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There are some exceptions. For instance, medical
personnel may work 30 hours in one week and 50
hours the next week. That is still considered a
40-hour week, and that individual will not be
entitled to overtime pay. Some professions are
different than others, but as long as you average
40 hours a week in a months period, you are not
entitled to receive overtime pay. For additional
information, feel free to contact the attorneys
or visit the office for a consultation. The
attorney at Rager Law Firm will gladly help
answer all your questions and explain to you know
the Employment Law works. Give Rager Law Firm a
call today.
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