If I am working in a seasonal business for the summer and my employer said that they don’t have to pay overtime, is that true?
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If I am working in a seasonal business for the summer and my employer said that they don’t have to pay overtime, is that true?
Asked on August 3, 2012 under Employment Labor Law, Ohio
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Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
Under the laws of all states in this country, anyone working more than eight (8) hours a day or forty (40) hours per week is entitled to overtime wages typically at one and one half (1 1/2) times the normal hourly rate of the employee.
FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
Under the laws of all states in this country, anyone working more than eight (8) hours a day or forty (40) hours per week is entitled to overtime wages typically at one and one half (1 1/2) times the normal hourly rate of the employee.
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