Some workers may be entitled to overtime pay despite not receiving it
Confusion about overtime laws is leading to some employees being exploited, according to WTVT-TV. As a result of the economy, workers are being asked to work longer hours and are often reticent to ask for additional pay for fear of being fired.
"A lot of people are scared to lose their job, and they'll take whatever position they can get to get an income stream," Brad Tobin, an attorney who specializes in employment law, told the news source. "[Employers] tell people, 'I'll give you a salary but because of that, you're not going to get overtime.' That's the biggest myth I see."
According to Tobin, receiving a salary does not affect whether or not an employee is entitled to overtime pay. Some managers and administrative workers may not qualify, but most workers do based on the nature of their job and duties, which can include working from home after hours.
Legislation intended to reduce payroll fraud and protect employees' rights by providing them with their rightful protections, benefits and wages was recently introduced in the Senate.
"A lot of people are scared to lose their job, and they'll take whatever position they can get to get an income stream," Brad Tobin, an attorney who specializes in employment law, told the news source. "[Employers] tell people, 'I'll give you a salary but because of that, you're not going to get overtime.' That's the biggest myth I see."
According to Tobin, receiving a salary does not affect whether or not an employee is entitled to overtime pay. Some managers and administrative workers may not qualify, but most workers do based on the nature of their job and duties, which can include working from home after hours.
Legislation intended to reduce payroll fraud and protect employees' rights by providing them with their rightful protections, benefits and wages was recently introduced in the Senate.
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