Before posting here I looked up laws under the fair labor act, and while they do answer some questions, some of the law is vague, so i thought you guys might be able to help clear it up. I am asking on behalf of a friend. He works for a larger business (more than 10 employees) as a technician. He does not have a contract. He sometimes works more than 20 hours extra per week, yet the company refuses to pay him only straight time. However, I was under the impression that anything over 40 hours must be paid at time and one half. He brought it to their attention but they are saying because they are a private business they can pay them how they see fit. Don't they still have to follow the Fair Labor Act?

