IF YOU WORK MORE THAN 40 HOURS PER WEEK AND DO NOT RECEIVE OVERTIME PAY Complete a Confidential Wage Case Claim Form
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WHAT IF I'M PAID A SALARY?
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WHAT IF I'M PAID PER JOB ON A "PIECE RATE"?

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WHAT IF I'M PAID A SALARY?

If your salary is less than $23,660 per year (or $455 per week) you are automatically entitled to overtime regardless of your title or duties

Your primary job duties (not your title) determines if you are entitled to overtime:
  • Even if you are paid a salary of more than $23,660 per year, but your primary duty is not an ‘exempt’ position, you are entitled to overtime.  

Example: 

  • Sally is a receptionist.  She earns $30,000 per year.  She works 50 hours per week. Sally must receive overtime pay for every hour over 40 per week.
 

This publication is for general information and is not to be considered in the same light as official statements of position contained in the regulations.

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