Flsa Exempt Overtime Pay

Summary

In Virginia, under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), exempt employees are generally not entitled to overtime pay. However, employers have the discretion to offer overtime pay to exempt employees if they choose to do so. It is legal for one exempt employee to receive overtime pay while another does not, as long as the employers decision complies with company policy and does not violate any discrimination laws. If you have concerns about your specific situation, consider consulting with an employment attorney for personalized advice.

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In Virginia, If an Employee is considered FLSA Exempt and not eligible to receive overtime pay due to their salary, and another employee in the same company is also under the same criteria, but receives overtime pay. Is this legal?
In Virginia, under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA):
- Exempt employees typically do not receive overtime pay.
- Employers can choose to pay overtime to exempt employees, but it's not required.
- It's legal for one exempt employee to receive overtime pay if the employer chooses to provide it.
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