Compensatory time in lieu of overtime

tfevergrn

We are a multi-state employer in the property management business, primarily apartment complexes. I am having difficulty in interpretating FLSA provisions regarding giving employees comp time in lieu of overtime.

Can this be done with the following information:

-Position is maintenance personnel on call for emergency maintenance situations.

-The property in question is in Guam.

If this can be done, how much time off is required in lieu of time and a half? If employment separation occurs and there is accrued compensation time, what would be the rate of pay?

Any help or guidance would be greatly appreciated

tfevergrn

Still looking for some feedback here. Any input would be greatly appreciated.

System

Sorry for the delay. We're trying to contact one of our attorneys in Guam who serves on the board of Pacific Employment Law Letter. Hang in there, and we'll get you an answer.

DB

I thought comp time in lieu of overtime could only be offered by public agencies (governmental units)with limits on the maximum accurals of comp time? Is there some other exception?

System

Private employers can have comp time instead of overtime pay in two limited situations. One is when the employee uses the comp time in the same workweek in which she worked overtime (which really isn't comp time but flex time). The other exception is a prepayment plan when the pay period is longer than one week.

We have an HR Executive Special Report that does a good job explaining comp time and overtime. It's called "Defusing the Overtime Bomb: How to Comply with the FLSA," at
[url]http://www.hrhero.com/special.shtml[/url] . It's $47 (free if you're a member of our Law Center in your state).

Francie

I am a human resource manager in Oregon and am moving to the state of Nevada soon, can you tell me the best web site besides Hero to learn about Nevada state laws? [email]francie.marrs@bbsihq.com[/email] Any advice would be much appreciated. Francie

Hatchetman

[url]http://labor.state.nv.us/[/url]

Francie

Thank you very much.