Employers do not have to pay workers for overtime. However, average pay for the total hours worked must not fall below the National Minimum Wage.
The first step to knowing whether overtime is payable, is to check within the employment contract. The contract should specify whether overtime must be approved in advance of it being worked and whether it is paid or unpaid. The contract should also include details of any overtime pay rates and (if applicable) how they are calculated.
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