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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Some agencies that sign up for 287(g) agreements have been offered incentives from the federal government, including reimbursements for salaries, benefits and overtime pay for each officer trained for the Task Force Model, as well as thousands of dollars for new equipment and vehicles. Meg Anderson, NPR, 4 Apr. 2026 From January 2026 to the end of 2028, up to $1,750 of tips and overtime pay would be tax-free as well. Dan Raby, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026 Certain storms or outages don’t meet the current contract rules for premium overtime pay, which translates to fewer incentives for crews to work, NIPSCO said. Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026 Among the updates are new rules that eliminate taxes on certain earnings, such as tips and overtime pay, alongside an enhanced Child Tax Credit. Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 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 10 Apr. 2026.

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