If I work 15 minutes over my schedules time is it legal to not get paid for it

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If I work 15 minutes over my schedules time is it legal to not get paid for it

I worked 26.46 hours, I got paid for 25.69 hours, my scheduled hours were 25

Asked on October 10, 2016 under Employment Labor Law, North Carolina

Answers:

M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 7 years ago | Contributor

If you were mandated to work over your scheduled time by your employer, then it is compensable work time and you need to be paid for it. However, if you choose to work past your scheduled quitting time, then your employer was within its rights not to pay you for it. If you re unsure of your rights, you can contct your state's deprtment of labor for further information.


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