Ask HR: Can I deny OT for lack of work done?
Dear HR: Can I deny paying overtime if there’s no evidence of work being done? HR Answer: No, overtime must be paid even if it hasn’t been authorized in advance. You can discipline employees that violate your policy by working overtime without required authorization. You can also discipline your employee for poor performance based on the (lack of) quantity or quality of work accomplished. However, wage and hour laws require that you compensate the […]
