preapproved ot

I often work 45 to 55 hours a week, but my employer says that overtime must be pre-approved. Is this correct.

1 answer  |  asked Feb 26, 2008 8:54 PM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

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Neil Rubin
preapproved OT compelled?

Dear Ken,

This has a short answer dependent on the facts.

If you are validly classified as "non-exempt" and thus eligible for overtime, your employer MUST pay you time and 1/2 for any time you work in excess of 40 hours per week. This is regardless whether or not you got pre-approval.

Now, the employer CAN discipline you for not getting pre-approval if that is the policy, but he can not withhold wages.

posted by Neil Rubin  |  Feb 28, 2008 09:41 AM [EST]

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