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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Republicans in Congress are striving to keep all the existing tax brackets in place, while adding new tax breaks the president campaigned on during the 2024 election -- including no taxes on tips, Social Security income, overtime pay and others. Arkansas Online, 27 Apr. 2025 This bipartisan, commonsense legislation establishes a statewide standard for firefighter work hours, ensuring all Maryland firefighters are treated equally in their overtime pay rates. Jeffrey Buddle, Baltimore Sun, 2 Apr. 2025 Stranded in space: The two astronauts who spent an extra nine months in space won’t be getting any overtime pay. Natasha Frost, New York Times, 21 Mar. 2025 The president told Fox News’ Peter Doocy on Friday, March 21, that he was never informed that astronauts don't receive overtime pay. Charna Flam, People.com, 21 Mar. 2025 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 13 May. 2025.

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