Florida wage workers slave away at their jobs on a daily basis just to put enough food on their families’ tables. This is why, when they work more than 40 hours a week, the right to receive overtime pay can be so beneficial. Working overtime is one way for workers to boost their incomes considerably. It’s also a way to ensure that workers receive just compensation for the backbreaking achievement of working more than a 40-hour work week.
That said, certain Florida workers could be surprised by an employer who tries to tell them that they don’t have the right to receive overtime because of their employment classification. While it’s true that some Florida employees cannot receive overtime pay under Florida overtime laws, this only applies to the following occupations:
Railroad workers: Most railroad workers do receive overtime pay as a result of their union involvement and other rules governing their employment. However, these workers are exempt from coverage under Florida state overtime laws.
Truck drivers: Like railroad workers, truck drivers have different legal standards that apply to their jobs. They are also exempt from overtime rules.
Outside sales: These workers usually receive commissions for their sales and their working hours and schedules can be quite different from typical wage earners. They are also exempt from Florida overtime laws.
Managing supervisors: Those serving the role of supervisor in their jobs will also be exempt from the right to receive overtime pay.
Just because workers are employed in the above categories of jobs does not mean that they won’t receive overtime pay. As such, if you’re employed in such a job, you might want to negotiate the compensation terms associated with a 40-plus hour work week. That said, you may not be able to pursue a legal action under the Florida statutes that cover overtime laws.
