Stevensville School District

ADMINISTRATION

Compensatory Time and Overtime for Classified Employees

Non-exempt classified employees who work more than forty (40) hours in a given workweek may receive overtime pay of one and one-half (1½) times the normal hourly rate, unless the District and the employee agree to the provision of compensation time at a rate of one and one-half (1½) times all hours worked in excess of forty (40) hours in any workweek. The Superintendent must approve any overtime work of a classified employee.

Under Montana law and the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act, a classified employee may not volunteer to work without pay in an assignment similar to the employee’s regular work.

A non-exempt employee who works overtime without authorization may be subject to disciplinary action.

Classified Employees working two or more jobs for the District shall be paid overtime at their higher overtime rate based on the higher hourly wage.

Legal Reference:
29 U.S.C § 201, et seq. Fair Labor Standards Act
Title 39, Chapter 3, Part 4 Minimum Wage and Overtime Compensation
Admin. R. Mont. 24.16.2501—2581 Overtime Compensation

Policy History:
Adopted on: August 9, 2016
Reviewed on: June 14, 2016; February 12, 2024
Revised on: March 12, 2024