Adrienne Is a Nonexempt Employee Who Works for a fiRm

question 5

Multiple Choice

Adrienne is a nonexempt employee who works for a firm that has an elected workweek composed of four 10-hour days and pays overtime after 40 hours worked per week. What is the rule about overtime for her work situation?

• A)She must be compensated for all hours worked past 8 in a single day.
• B)She will receive overtime pay when working more than 10 hours during a shift.
• C)She is not eligible for overtime pay.
• D)She receives overtime only when she works past 40 hours in any given week.

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