What's Free and What Costs $9 in an Overtime Check
Use the free tool — Overtime Checker
What Overtime Checker Does
You type in your hours and pay for the week. The tool shows you what federal law says you should have earned, and it quotes the exact rule. This is information based on the numbers you enter — it is not a calculation from your employer, and it is not a lawyer's opinion.
What's Free
- Checking your hours and pay against federal law is free.
- You get to see the exact federal rule quoted, based on your own numbers.
What Costs $9
- For $9, you can add a polite letter to send to your payroll department.
- You can choose to have that letter written in English or in Spanish.
- The letter is just a polite note explaining what federal law says. It does not guarantee your employer will fix your pay.
What This Tool Is Not
- This is not legal advice. It only shows what the federal rule says based on the numbers you enter.
- If you have a real wage dispute, confirm your situation with a professional or the appropriate agency before taking action.
- If your employer does not respond to the $9 letter, it may help to check with a professional or the right government agency next.
What We Don't Know
We don't know whether the tool stores or shares what you type in — that isn't stated anywhere in the material we have. If that matters to you, check the site's privacy policy directly before using it.
What to Do Next
The free tool reads your own hours and pay for the week and quotes the federal rule that applies to your numbers. Try it with your real numbers to see what federal law says — and remember to confirm anything important with a professional or the right agency.