Understanding “overtime pay” is crucial for you, an ESL learner. Especially when navigating the workforce in English-speaking countries. Knowing your rights regarding overtime, including how it's calculated and when it applies, empowers you to ensure you are being fairly compensated at work. Today’s vocabulary can go beyond just understanding overtime but can also help you better understand employment contracts and how negotiate effectively with employers. Let’s jump right in!

5 TERMS

1. Overtime (Noun / Adjective): The time worked beyond the regular working hours, typically compensated at a higher rate.

2. Compensation (Noun): Payment or reward for services or work, including overtime pay.

3. Hourly (Adjective): Relating to payment or work that is calculated based on the number of hours worked.

4. Rate (Noun): The amount of money paid for each hour of work, often used in relation to overtime pay.

5. Exempt (Adjective): Referring to employees who are not eligible for overtime pay because of their job duties or salary.

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