Kentucky workers have the right to be paid a fair amount that complies with state law for work they have done. With the changes to the law for minimum wage, workers are now earning more than they did in the past. However, questions are frequently asked about overtime, how much they are supposed to receive, and who can receive it. Knowing the law for overtime is critical to getting what they deserve. If there is a dispute over wage and hour claims, having legal help is essential.
In Kentucky, workers are to be paid 1.5 times what they earn hourly in a 40-hour workweek. It is important for workers to note that there is no overtime requirement for workers who work beyond eight hours a day on a holiday or a weekend. In addition, employees are required to receive 1.5 times their regular pay in overtime if they work for seven days in one workweek. Supervisors are not subject to this rule. Others are exempt based on the work they do. That includes those who are salaried professionals; people who work in residential care and provide 24-hour service; restaurant, hotel and motel employees; retail and sales workers; and those who work in administrative jobs.
