Is an employee eligible for overtime pay if the overtime work was not approved first?

Resources

Tools, Forms, Checklists, etc. Policies, Procedures, Laws, and Contacts
UCI Overtime Info Page PPSM Policy 30 - Compensation Union Contracts (Collective Bargaining Agreements)

ANSWER

PPSM 30 states overtime must be assigned by management and approved in advance. However, regardless if this has happened, any overtime worked must be paid to the employee.

SUPERVISOR ACTION REQUIRED

Supervisors must:

  • Ensure employees understand and operate within UC policies, UCI procedures, and department protocol.
  • Ensure proper communication and discipline if these policies and procedures are disregarded.

Common Compensation and Classification Questions

Definitions

Overtime is time worked that exceeds 40 hours on pay status in a workweek.

Workweek - A fixed period of seven consecutive 24-hour periods.