The problem with overtime pay

Some companies have clear overtime policies, such as "time and a half". Other companies offer "payment in kind" or counterbalance overtime by leaving early on another day or putting the time worked towards extra vacation days. A sign of a toxic working culture is when the company offer nothing extra.

Overtime can lead to accusations of wage theft. Therefore, it is vital that overtime is met with some form of compensation that is satisfactory for the employee and employer.