Pennsylvania’s New Overtime Laws & Rules Prior to 2016, if an employee made less $23,600 per year or less than $455 per week, they were automatically eligible for overtime. Now, starting on December 1, 2016, most employees earning less than $47,476 per year are automatically eligible for overtime. KM&A offers free… read more →
Overtime: The Basics A workweek, defined, is a period of 7 consecutive days, starting on any day the employer decides (e.g., Sunday). The typical workweek for a full-time employee consists of 40 hours. If you work more than 40 hours per week, you are working overtime. Overtime pay must be… read more →
There has been a steady increase in the number of employees who work well over a normal 40-hour workweek. For any hour that is worked past the 40-hour workweek, the Employee should receive what is known as “overtime.” It is important to note that there are exceptions, specific industries and… read more →
The answer to that question depends on whether or not you are classified as exempt. Exempt employees are not entitled to overtime. This category includes many managers, executives, professionals, such as accountants or lawyers. Usually there is a minimum salary that you must make more than. There are also other… read more →
In today’s economy, many employees end up working well over 40 hours per week. Most of the time, the Employee receives what is known as “overtime.” Overtime is usually equivalent to 1.5 or 2 times the employee’s hourly wage. However, there are some situations where the employee is not paid… read more →