In Sweden, the solstice is tied to the celebration of Midsummer, though the date is set at June 24 every year while the date of the summer solstice moves. Whether you stare at the sun, feast, drink or dance, be sure to enjoy the solsticeâthe days only get darker from here.
For covered, nonexempt employees, the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) requires overtime pay (PDF) to be at least one and one-half times an employee's regular rate of pay after 40 hours of work in a workweek. Some exceptions apply under special circumstances to police and firefighters and to employees of hospitals and nursing homes.
Q: How many hours does an employee have to work to receive overtime pay? A: For academics, hours worked in excess of 40 hours per week are eligible for overtime pay. Civil service have a daily and weekly threshold for overtime calculation, based upon 37.5 hours per week or 7.5 hours each day.