It is the supervisors job to be aware of the hours being worked by all their employees, particularly in the case of FLSA-nonexempt employees. Supervisors need to take positive steps to ensure employees are not performing work outside their regular shift unless the immediate supervisor, or higher level management, have ordered/authorized the work to be done at that particular time. This includes all necessary follow- up to ensure that the supervisors instructions regarding overtime work are carried out. Supervisors may be disciplined if they direct, expect, or allow employees to work without compensation.
Employees who are FLSA-exempt may work overtime without compensation if they so desire; however, they may not be directed or expected to work overtime without compensation.
Overtime work is normally applicable when there are 'special' projects or peak workload periods. It is not normally applicable for doing normal day- to-day routine assignments.
Overtime work is normally requested and approved in advance of the time the work is to be performed, using a Request for Overtime, Holiday Premium Pay and Compensatory Time.
| REF: n Title 5 USC Ch 55 n 5 CFR Part 550 n 5 CFR Part 551 |
