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Answering your employment questions | Part 2



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Employment law can be tricky or confusing at times and questions about workplace situations pop up often.

Attorney Benjamin Winikoff and 2WTK broke down common misconceptions and questions.

Do salaried employees get overtime?
Just because an employee may be salaried does not automatically mean that they are not entitled to overtime. For example, if you are paid on a regular schedule but are only minimum wage, you may be a “non-exempt salaried employee.” Depending on your job duties, and how much you make, you may be entitled to overtime even if you are paid on a salary basis.

Is my employer required to provide me with a meal break?

The North Carolina Wage and Hour Act does not require mandatory rest breaks or meal breaks for employees 16 years of age or older. Generally, if an employer does give breaks, then the break must be at least 30 minutes for the employer to be able to deduct the time from an employee's pay.

Does my employer have to pay me vacation leave after I quit or leave my employment?

Read more here: https://www.wfmynews2.com/article/news/local/2-wants-to-know/employment-law-workers-comp-overtime-rules-questions-answered/83-99825b8c-0463-4959-b426-f235eea80e5e

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