Can an employer require an employee to work overtime?

In Kansas, an employer can require an employee to work overtime, but the employer must comply with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The FLSA is a federal law that requires employers to pay employees overtime pay for any hours worked over 40 hours in a workweek. Employees must be paid 1.5 times their regular rate of pay for any hours worked over 40. Employers and employees must also be mindful of the Kansas Minimum Wage Law, which sets forth a minimum wage that employers must pay their employees. This law also dictates that employers must pay the overtime rate of 1.5 times the regular rate for any hours worked over 40. In addition, the Kansas Constitution also provides protections for employees in the form of the Eight-Hour Law. This law requires employers to provide employees with an 8-hour workday with an unpaid meal break after every 4 hours of work. If an employee is required to work any hours beyond 8 in a given day, the employer must pay overtime, at a rate of time and one-half the regular rate. In summary, employers in Kansas can require employees to work overtime but must do so while complying with the federal and state laws governing overtime pay. Employees should be aware of their rights under these laws and contact an attorney if they believe their rights have been violated.

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