If you are paid a salary that is meant to pay you for working 40 hours in a week, you can find your regular rate by dividing your salary by 40 hours. For any hours that you worked above 40, you should be paid time-and-a-half. If your salary compensates you for less than 40 hours per week, you should add your regular pay for each of the hours that you worked up to 40. Any hours that you worked above 40 should then be paid at time-and-a-half.

Overtime rules in Pennsylvania

The following overtime rules apply in Pennsylvania:

• Paid at time-and-a-half for hours worked over 40;
• Some workers who make more than $100,000 per year may qualify;
• No overtime pay is mandated for working more than eight hours in a day;
• Computer workers are eligible for overtime pay; and
• Unpaid overtime claims must be filed within two years.

Even if you are paid a salary, you may still be entitled to receive overtime pay. Exempt employees include professional, administrative and executive employees. Regardless of your job title, your weekly income and actual job duties are what determine whether you should be paid overtime. In addition to your job duties, you must also receive a minimum weekly salary of $455 to be exempt.

Contact Swartz Swidler

It can be disheartening to receive less money on your paycheck than you were expecting. If you think that your employer owes you overtime pay, talk to the employment lawyers at Swartz Swidler.