Wage and Hour Violations in Pennsylvania: What you need to know!

Have you been the victim of a wage or hour violation?  If you are wondering what a wage or hour violation is, this article if for you! Wage and hour violations are common, and many people do not understand that they have not been paid what they are entitled to under the law and are due more compensation. So, what are wage and hour violations and how can you know if they apply to you? The law requires employees be paid a minimum wage and receive overtime if they are not an exempt employee. If you have not been getting paid minimum wage or have not received overtime, then you may be entitled to compensation. This article answers the questions you want to know about Pennsylvania hour and wage laws. 1. What is the Minimum Wage in Pennsylvania? The minimum wage in Pennsylvania is $7.25 per hour. 2. What is the Law Regarding Overtime? Most employees in Pennsylvania deserve overtime compensation for any time they worked over 40 straight time hours in a week.  Overtime is calculated at 1.5 times the employees’ straight hourly rate. Receiving time off in exchange for overtime work is not legal.  However, if you are an exempt employee, you are not entitled to overtime. 3. How Do I Know If I am an Exempt Employee? In general, exempt employees are executive, administrative, professional