I'm on salary. Do I get overtime?

Concerns & risks

You're salaried, staying late every night, and someone tells you salary means no overtime ever.

Lots of people are labeled exempt when they might not be.

Causes & evidence

Exemptions depend on both salary level and actual duties under the FLSA. See wage and hour basics. Laws differ by state and country, so treat this as general info, not legal advice.

What to do

1. Check the DOL's overtime exemption guidance for your job type.
2. Compare your real daily tasks, not just your title.
3. Check your state's rules; some are stricter than federal.
4. Unsure? Ask the DOL Wage and Hour Division; contacts are confidential.

Common mistakes: Common mistakes: assuming salary alone decides it. Exemption depends on salary level and job duties. Keep track of your hours and ask HR in writing how your role is classified.

Speed Man tip: Job titles like 'manager' don't make you exempt if you mostly do non-managerial work.

Wrap-up: Salary alone doesn't make you overtime-exempt. Your duties and pay level decide it. The DOL can answer questions confidentially.