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Working in the oil and gas industry often requires working extra hours and putting forth extra effort. Many workers may find themselves putting in workweeks that are well in excess of 40 hours. When this occurs, the worker is often entitled to overtime compensation for the extra time that is worked. Unfortunately, employers sometimes look to find ways to get around paying the required overtime. One such method that may be used is to make deductions from an employee’s weekly wage that has the effect of bringing the total below the required overtime pay. In some cases, these deductions are permissible. Employees should pay close attention to their paychecks, however, in order to ensure that they are being compensated for all of the overtime for which they are entitled.
The following is an overview of the limited types of costs that are sometimes permissible to be deducted from an employee’s wages during an overtime week:
Wage and overtime issues are complex and often require guidance from an experienced attorney. If you suspect that you may have been denied compensation that was rightfully owed to you, we suggest that you take steps to learn more.