Question

Gordon has already worked 40 hours this week and is asked to come in to work again. Gordon is a manager who constantly has to make decisions about the business's operation. Is Gordon eligible for overtime pay?

Answer 1

Answer:

Gordon is not eligible for overtime pay.

Explanation:

Based on the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA or Act), Gordon is the manager and have the right to make the decision which impacts on business operation. So, he will not be the one who will be covered and to be paid for overtime work.

Answer 2

Answer:No , he is not eligible for overtime pay.

Explanation:Who is Most Likely an Exempt Employee?

There are people who are exempt employees when it comes to qualifying for overtime pay due to their duties within the company.

Below is the list of exempt employees:

Senior management, corporate executives, company owners, company directors and similar white-collar executives are most often often exempt employees. Managers and supervisors who are responsible for making decisions on how work is performed , who set and oversee the financial aspects of the business , define pat level for employees,who are responsible for hiring all of these duties makes a manager exempt to overtime pay and we are told Gordon makes decisions about business's operation.