Overtime law explained by an overtime attorney. Under The Fair Labor Standards Act employees should receive time-and-a-half pay for hours worked in excess of 40 during the workweek. This includes off-the-clock work such as maintaining equipment, staying after work, job related paperwork, phone calls, emails and post shift drive time. Overtime lawyers can help you understand your employment rights and recover unpaid overtime wages. Visit www.forthepeople.com for additional information and attorney help.