Your Boss Refuses to Pay Overtime, What the Law Actually Says

Worked more than 40 hours but received no overtime pay? Your employer calling you “salaried,” “exempt,” or saying the extra work was “unauthorized” does not automatically eliminate your rights. This video explains: When overtime pay is generally required How the 40-hour workweek is calculated Salaried versus legally exempt employees Off-the-clock work and unpaid meal breaks What evidence you should save Where to report unpaid wages Protection against retaliation Employment rules depend on your duties, pay arrangement, state, industry, and individual circumstances. This video provides general legal information—not legal advice. U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division: dol.gov/agencies/whd Subscribe to Law Unlocked for clear explanations of everyday legal rights.