Can an employee waive or give up the right to be paid overtime?

No; an employee may not waive or give up their right to be paid overtime.  Both federal and Kentucky state law state that an employee cannot validly waive or give up his or her right to be paid overtime compensation.

Lexington, Kentucky overtime lawyer Robert Abell helps individuals and employees recover the overtime they've earned but not been paid; contact him at 859-254-7076.