overtime pay

noun

: money earned at an increased rate for working more than the usual number of hours in one week
When he works on the weekends, he collects overtime pay.

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Taxpayers claiming new deductions for seniors, tip income, overtime pay and car loan interest are receiving refund increases of $775, on average, IRS CEO Frank Bisignano said at a congressional hearing on March 4. Tami Luhby, CNN Money, 20 Mar. 2026 Another big change affects those who receive overtime pay, said Stevenson. Francine Knowles, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026 But Rae led the city department for only eight months in 2009 before he was fired amid employee criticism and concerns about slower response times, an increase in overtime pay and fewer animals impounded, WTHR reported. Amber Gaudet, Charlotte Observer, 12 Mar. 2026 That is double the amount of money budgeted for overtime pay for the entire year of 2026. Wcco Staff, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for overtime pay

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“Overtime pay.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overtime%20pay. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.

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