Does my boss have to pay me more for overtime?

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‘Overtime’ is hours you work over your normal weekly hours. The hours agreed to in your employment agreement are generally the only hours that you need to work. You and your employer may agree either on payment for the time worked, or that you’ll get the equivalent time off (‘in lieu’).
Your overtime rate depends on your employment agreement. Your employer doesn’t have to pay you a higher or ‘penal’ rate for overtime, working weekends, graveyard shift etc. Many employees receive payment if their employer asks them to work more than their normal hours. Whether this overtime is factored into your salary, or will be paid at your normal rate of pay (at least the minimum wage rate) or a higher rate of pay, the arrangement needs to be agreed to by you and your employer. This should be put into your employment agreement so that both parties are clear.

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