overtime pay compensation

Overtime pay compensation refers to the additional pay employees receive when they work more than a standard number of hours, typically 40 hours in a week, under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) in the U.S. Eligible employees usually earn 1.5 times their regular hourly wage for those extra hours. This rule aims to ensure fair compensation for extended work hours and prevent employee exploitation. Not all workers qualify for overtime; exemptions exist for certain job categories, such as salaried executives or professionals. Understanding one's rights regarding overtime can help ensure fair treatment in the workplace.