Can I Waive My Right to Overtime Pay?
One of the dirtiest tricks out there is the so called “overtime waiver.” Some sleaze bag companies have their employees sign an agreement giving up their right to be paid overtime pay. It looks legal and sounds legal. Hey, it is a contract so it must be valid – that is what everyone thinks. But don’t be fooled. That agreement is a sham – bogus – practically criminal.
The law is clear – an employee CANNOT waive his right to overtime pay. If your company had you sign one of these overtime waivers then you are probably working for a sleazy company. Ignore that waiver – burn it – it means nothing. You have the right to overtime.
Just so you know, we see these waivers all the time. Companies do it a lot – why – it works. Most employees get tricked into thinking that they do not have the right to overtime pay. Pretty slimy. Don’t fall for it.
