fluctuating workweek method

The fluctuating workweek method is a way employers can pay employees with varying work hours while meeting overtime payment requirements. Under this method, employees receive a fixed salary that covers all hours worked, regardless of whether they work fewer or more than 40 hours in a week. If they work more than 40 hours, they are paid additional overtime, calculated at a rate based on their regular pay divided by the total hours worked that week. This approach allows flexibility for both employers and employees but requires clear communication about hours and pay calculations.