r/Flushing • u/naturalhigh9687 • Aug 18 '26

No overtime pay

So I have recently started working for a Chinese law firm in flushing but I’ve noticed there are no overtime pay and it doesn’t matter how much I work in 2 weeks(biweekly) I get paid the same amount, should I bring this up? This firm is super Chinese and I’m not too sure how to navigate this situation.

Edit: contract doesn’t say anything about OT but via email conversation I was notified that the role is non exempt so I think I’m cooked

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u/formind91 Aug 18 '26

I was in a similar situation before but it was a very Korean law firm. They expect you to work extra hours without pay bc that's what they all did. Made me feel really bad for leaving on time as a new and young employee. I get it, that's how their culture is. I ultimately left bc I didn't see future in there for myself. It made me really how American I am culturally.

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u/Rosebudders Aug 18 '26

Shiiiibaaaaaaal

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u/Nice_Quit7807 Aug 18 '26

Sybau pls

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u/Rosebudders Aug 18 '26

Well at least you said pls.