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Massachusetts and Federal Overtime Law FAQs

Both Massachusetts law and the federal Fair Labor Standards Act ("FLSA") requires that non-exempt employees be paid time and a half for any hours worked over forty in a week.  That sounds simple enough, but there re many misconceptions about who is exempt vs. non-exempt, how to calculate weekly hours and what hours to count, and much more.  Below are some frequently asked questions about overtime laws, and links to the answers.

Wage and Hour Frequently Asked Questions

What employees are exempt from overtime?
Are all salaried employees exempt from overtime?
Are highly compensated employees exempt from overtime?
Is there a minimum salary to be considered exempt from overtime?
What is a "bona fide executive"?
What is a "bona fide professional"?
What is a "bona fide administrative employee?"
Are store managers exempt from overtime?
Are truck drivers exempt from overtime?
Are shift supervisors exempt from overtime?
What is a week for overtime purposes?
Does travel time count toward overtime?
Does "on call" time count toward overtime?
How do you calculate the overtime premium rate?
What is a fluctuating work week?
Are independent contractors exempt from overtime?
What is the Difference Between Massachusetts and Federal Overtime Laws?

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