Employee Overtime Pay Rights

Summary

Public sector employees in Arizona can receive comp time instead of overtime pay. If your employment agreement doesnt specify comp time, you can generally refuse it. Consult a labor attorney for personalized advice.

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Can an employee refuse comp time to receive overtime pay?
What is your location, ****? The rules regarding comp time and overtime pay can vary by state.
Arizona
Are you a public or private sector employee, ****?

- In Arizona, private sector employees must receive overtime pay, not comp time.
- For public sector, comp time can be given instead of overtime pay.
Public
As a public sector employee in Arizona, you can receive comp time instead of overtime pay. However, it's important to check your specific employment agreement for any variations.
If it doesn't have any variations can I refuse comp time?
In Arizona, public sector employees can generally refuse comp time if it's not specified in their employment agreement. However, it's best to consult with a labor attorney.
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What specific concerns do you have about receiving comp time instead of overtime pay?
I want to work my regular hours without receiving comp time for more pay
What is your employer's policy on overtime pay and comp time?