Question

Ella makes minimum wage. Her job title is "System Assembly Supervisor." She primarily spends her workday putting together electronic components. She is asked to work more than 40 hours this week to meet a deadline. Is Ella eligible for overtime pay?

Answer 1

Answer:

She must be paid overtime

Explanation:

Based on federal and state laws on overtime, hourly employees such as Ella who work more than 40 hours in a single workweek must be paid a higher wage for every hour past 40. overtime rate should be at least one and a half times Ella's regular pay rate.

The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) states that working over 40 hours in a 168 hour period is counted as overtime

Therefore Ella is eligible for an overtime.