mandatory ot without appropriate pay

[codybennett2002]

i work in the oilfield and i just started this new job that has me work 7 days a week and when not on the job i am on call. i just found out that i am only receiving striaight pay no overtime pay at all for overtime worked is that legal here in louisiana.

 

[cbg]

Overtime is a function of Federal, not state law.

What are your job duties (it makes a difference) and how are you normally paid - by the hour or on salary?

 

[codybennett2002]

Overtime is a function of Federal, not state law.

What are your job duties (it makes a difference) and how are you normally paid - by the hour or on salary?

at the moment it is physical labor such as drilling anchors into the ground for stability on a oil rig or gas rig and driving to each location. and i am paid by the hr

 

[cbg]

Based on the extremely limited information I have, I would agree that you should be paid at time and a half for any hours over 40. You are free to file a complaint with the DOL.