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State of Florida – hours worked
Q Do you have to allow more than 8 hours off between shifts or pay time and a
half for the next scheduled shift?
Asked on March 13, 2019 under Employment Labor Law, Florida
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 5 years ago | Contributor
No, you don't need to pay time-and-half for the next scheduled shift. You only need to pay time-and-a-half (overtime) when the employer (assuming he or she is hourly or otherwise not exempt from overtime) works more than 40 hours in a single workweek.
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