Q. Other than my "base" pay, should any other payments I receive (eg. Bonuses) be taken into account when calculating my overtime rate?
A. In most cases – Yes. Unless your bonus is completely discretionary on the part of your employer, it must be included in determining your "regular rate" of pay. If your bonus is tied to achieving certain preset goals, quotas or other requirements, it is not considered to be discretionary.
Michael Lore
Founding Attorney
Michael Lore is the founder of The Lore Law Firm with over 25 years of experience in labor and employment law. He handles cases ranging from unpaid overtime and class actions to executive contracts and personal injury matters in courts nationwide.
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