overtime pay

noun

: money earned at an increased rate for working more than the usual number of hours in one week

When he works on the weekends, he collects overtime pay.

Examples of overtime pay in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Others who were paid the minimum wage during their regular hours didn’t receive overtime pay, according to advocates who cross-referenced their pay stubs and time sheets. —

Sakshi Venkatraman, NBC News, 3 July 2024 Workers have the option to work up to 48 hours a week, and those who work the extra day will get a 40 percent bump in overtime pay. —

Danielle Abril, Washington Post, 3 July 2024 The Teaneck Police Department has racked up nearly $130,000 in overtime pay as a result of demonstrations and other events in the New Jersey community related to the Gaza conflict since the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel, according to township officials. —

Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 17 June 2024 The notice said participating officers will receive an incentive bonus and overtime pay. —

Gary Collins, Baltimore Sun, 14 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for overtime pay

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