Can I sign a contract waiving my right to overtime to get more hours at my job?
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Can I sign a contract waiving my right to overtime to get more hours at my job?
I currently work 40 hours at my job. I asked for more hours but my boss said it is to much money to pay
overtime. I asked him if I could sign a contract waiving my right to the overtime laws so that I can work
like 55 hours/week.
Asked on June 16, 2017 under Employment Labor Law, Florida
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 6 years ago | Contributor
Employees may neither waive their right to be compensated for overtime hours worked nor agree to a lower overtime rate than that required by the FLSA (Fair Labor Standards Act). The fact si that wage laws are enacted to protect workers from overreaching by employers and part of the protection is that the application of the law cannot be waived.
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 6 years ago | Contributor
Employees may neither waive their right to be compensated for overtime hours worked nor agree to a lower overtime rate than that required by the FLSA (Fair Labor Standards Act). The fact si that wage laws are enacted to protect workers from overreaching by employers and part of the protection is that the application of the law cannot be waived.
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