Yes, VA hospital nurses are entitled to overtime pay for work spent beyond 40 hours per week. This includes work spent at home, washing clothes or doing other tasks. You are entitled to time and a half wages for overtime work.
Most VA nurses are not aware that they are entitled to overtime pay for the extra time they put in every day. However, it is a violation of the Fair Labor Standards Act. In general, “hours worked” includes all time an employee must be on duty including work that is done from home.
To find out if you are eligible to file a VA nurse overtime wage claim, you should contact our experienced overtime pay lawsuit lawyers at (855) 754-2795 for a free consultation to discuss your case, or you can complete the Free Unpaid Overtime Case Review form on this page. We will discuss your situation and determine if you have a claim. Let us help you recover your last wages and get compensated for the overtime hours spent working.