So I am correct, then, that at any time worked, even 1 hour worked over the standard 40 hours, would entitle the employee to time and one-half pay? Am I correct that this is the case under current law and would be the case in the future under this legislation H.R. 1?
Questioning the implications of H.R. 1 on employee overtime pay during a House floor debate.
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