I am amazed sometimes at the things employers will do to avoid paying overtime. If this is done unintentionally, it is a sign of ignorance and lack of proper understanding of the requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act. If this is done intentionally this falls into the category of wage theft. Below is a list of the ways that overtime is missed.
Acts of omission
Acts of omission are those that are done with no intention to cheat employees. They include: