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Overtime pitfalls: The lurking traps

A rash of wage-and-hour lawsuits is drawing attention to the often-overlooked complexities of overtime pay laws. Think you don't owe overtime? Check our gallery of potential tripwires.

Illustrations by Terry Allen for Fortune Small Business.

The $23,660 Rule
The $23,660 Rule
If your employee doesn't make $455 a week ($23,660 a year), she's eligible for overtime, even if she would otherwise fit an exempt category.
Last updated January 22 2008: 8:59 AM ET

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