Question regarding labor laws?

I've worked every single day since December 14. 32 days, i believe. (I am on salary.) My work week is supposed to consist of 39 hrs when not covering employee call-ins. Now, i am working on average 55-60 hrs a week with no paid overtime. Is there a law pertaining to my circumstance?

I live in Texas, company is based in Oregon

if you qualify as an executive or a few other jobs then overtime is not a requirement. if you do not fit into one of these positions then if your pay is below what minimum wage in your state would pay then you must be paid overtime based on your base hourly rate.

example your states min wage $7.00 X 40 hrs + $10.50 X 20 hrs (total 60 hrs) =$490.00. if you do not make more then $490.00 for 60 hours you must be paid overtime.
even on salary you can not be paid less then minimum wage.

federal law does not have any requirement for days off or any limits as to number of hours worked in a week.


this is pasted from US dept. of labor:
The FLSA provides an exemption from both minimum wage and overtime pay for employees employed as bona fide executive, administrative, professional, and outside sales employees. It also exempts certain computer employees. To qualify for exemption, employees generally must meet certain tests regarding their job duties and be paid on a salary basis at not less than $455 per week. Job titles do not determine exempt status. In order for an exemption to apply, an employee's specific job duties and salary must meet all the requirements of the Department's regulations. The FLSA contains other exemptions which are applicable to specific types of work or to specific types of businesses.

more info can be found at their website:
http://www.dol.gov/compliance/topics/wag...

some states have laws regarding this not many most follow federal guidelines but you should check with your local department of labor.

I believe there is but it depends on your status as an employee. There are 2 types of salaried employees, they are called exempt and non-exempt.

In one position your company is not required to pay overtime in the other they are. It usually depends on your level or position with the company. The more important it is the chance for overtime pay diminishes. But ussually the base pay increases.

That is why you are salary! To save them money !!! I know. my husband is also on salary . He usually works an additional 40 hrs a week !!! We were expecting a decent x-mas bonus. He just got $100.