if i am paid salary what are the maximum hours that I can work?
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if i am paid salary what are the maximum hours that I can work?
My job description in the contract I signed stated 9am-5pm. When I log my time card with overtime hours, I am told to change them to normal 9am-5pm.Is this correct?
Asked on November 6, 2017 under Employment Labor Law, North Carolina
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 6 years ago | Contributor
If you are an "exempt" worker this means that you are not covered by overtime laws. And most salaried positions are exempted from these laws. Accordingly, there is no cap on the amount of hours that you can be made to work for your set salary. That having been said, some employers misclassify "non-exempt" workers as "exempt". In other words, some salaried workers should still be entitled to receive overtime pay. To be certain of your correct status you can check here: http://flsa.com/coverage.html
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