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Getting paid for overtime

Generally speaking, an employee's entitlement to overtime pay is governed by federal law under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), and the law of the state in which the employee works (in your case, Virginia). There may also be local (e.g., county or city) laws that apply. If there are differences between the various laws, the employer must comply with the law that is most protective of the employee. Under the FLSA, if an employee is "exempt" that means that he/she is not covered by...