Summary
In Illinois, non-exempt employees must be paid overtime for hours worked over 40 in a workweek. Working 5 ten-hour days equals 50 hours, so overtime pay is required for the 10 hours over 40. A waterfall shift is legal if it complies with wage and hour laws. Most employees are non-exempt, including hourly workers and salaried workers earning less than $35,568 annually. For concerns, contact the Illinois Department of Labor.Full Conversation
Is it legal to work * ten hour days in a row with no overtime?
Hi ****! In Illinois, non-exempt employees must be paid overtime for hours worked over * in a workweek. Working * ten-hour days equals * hours, so you should receive overtime pay for the * hours over *.
Do you have any other questions about your work schedule or overtime?
What about working Thursday through Monday, * hour days?
In Illinois, the same overtime rules apply regardless of which days you work. If you work * hours from Thursday through Monday, you should be paid overtime for the * hours over * in that workweek.
Do you have any other questions related to your work schedule or employment rights?
Is a waterfall shift legal?
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Hi ****! A "waterfall shift" generally refers to a continuously changing work schedule that might include different shift patterns. In Illinois, such shifts are legal as long as employers comply with:
- Minimum wage laws
- Overtime pay for hours over * in a week
- Meal and rest breaks
Anything specific about the waterfall shift you are concerned about?
Yes, they are asking us to work Thursday through Monday with no Overtime pay
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In Illinois, employers must pay non-exempt employees overtime for hours worked over * in a workweek. Working Thursday through Monday with *-hour days totals * hours, thus requiring overtime pay for the * hours over *.
If you have further concerns about your rights, I recommend contacting the Illinois Department of Labor.
How do I know if I'm non-exempt?
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In Illinois, most employees are considered non-exempt and are entitled to overtime pay. Non-exempt employees typically include:
- Hourly workers
- Salaried workers earning less than $*,* annually (as of *)
- Workers in non-managerial roles
Would you like to provide more details about your job role and salary to determine if you might be non-exempt?
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