HR Glossary
What is Overtime Policy?
A written policy that defines how an organization handles work beyond standard hours, including eligibility rules, approval requirements, overtime pay calculations, record-keeping obligations, and the legal framework under the Fair Labor Standards Act and state wage laws.
Why it matters in hiring
Overtime Policy comes up whenever teams compare candidates, set policy or report on people data. Getting the definition right keeps decisions consistent, which is the same reason springhire scores every applicant against the same criteria rather than on impression.
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