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Can my employee work 鈥渙ff the clock鈥 and just not claim any overtime?

No. When employees work 鈥渙ff the clock,鈥 their working hours are unpaid and not recorded. These hours would also be excluded from any overtime calculation. It is against Ohio state and federal laws for employees to work off the clock.

If you discover your employee is doing this, you need to explain to them that this is not permissible. Note that if an employee continues to work 鈥渙ff the clock,鈥 then the supervisor should begin disciplinary action with the employee and in consultation with the Employee Relations Department.

Does an employee need to be paid for overtime if I did not approve it?

Yes. If non-exempt employees work overtime hours, they must be paid, even if they are unapproved. That is why it is critical to establish how overtime approval will be managed and communicated to everyone in your unit. The guidance for affected employees should reiterate that employees should seek approval before working any overtime. You can help by establishing rules in your unit for seeking approval in advance for projects or events that may be deadline-driven and require additional hours.

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