Question:
Are hourly student employees working during the summer eligible to work overtime, or more than 40 hours per week?
Answer:
With supervisor approval, students in hourly assignments may work more than 40 hours per week, which will result in overtime pay. A waiver is required if classes are in session, as outlined in the Student Employment Procedures document linked below. Foreign nationals may have additional work restrictions as their hours may be limited based on their visa type.
If a student employee works more than one assignment and their total hours result in overtime, their overtime will be calculated accordingly:
- If the assignments are at the same rate of pay, the overtime premium will be calculated on that rate.
- If the assignments are at different rates of pay, the overtime premium will be calculated at the weighted average of the pay rates.
Overtime premiums will be charged to the primary assignment. It is recommended that both departments coordinate the hours assigned to the student to minimize overtime.
Student Employment Procedures
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