pay scale, overtime for interns and pharmacists

[tomrai]

Hi
Riteaid pay the same amount only ($48)even u work overtime for a pharmacist, but as an intern they paid time and half($20+10=30),this is from my experience.

[kkmandava2002]

i believe some of you guys think that everybody gets paid to a extent of 1.5 to 2 times when put on extra hours...but according to law its not true...the DOL in conjuction with immigration authority has a rule that if your pay exceeds 80000 there is no specific rule that you should be paid extra(there is a rule but no need or should)...also if they pay extra, your loss due to extra taxes wont make those extra money worthy...also there is no stringent rule you should be paid extra as you are temporary worker and here in US for only specific period of time unless u have a green card...what i am saying in short is acc to my experience it depends on the company but not the rule because i didnt get paid any extra for the past 6 months...

hi there,
well i guess u ar ewrong imaterial of thy immigration status esp in pharmacy retail u do get paid 1.5 times for thy overtime (as a pharmacist) and i u are not getting paid then u either need to let the hr dept of thy company know and make sure that they compensate u i am not sure if u are an intern how it would work beacuse as interns we have dif contracts and terms an dconditions with diff companies so
also make sure u double check the state law too
i hope it helps u
good luck

[kvr]

can anyone tell me the intern pay in MA?

[Rxgordon]

As a former District Pharmacy Manager I can shed some light on this issue.
First and foremost, do not look at someone's payscale in a different state. Pay is variable depending on location. California residents get paid the best. Dallas gets paid very well too, whereas El Paso TX has much lower wages.
You need to compare apples to apples.
Time and a half for overtime is required in California if you are an "Hourly employee". In that state you have the choice if you want to be hourly or salary.
Pharmacy is considered a "Profession" by the IRS and is therefore not required to be paid 1.5 x hourly income for overtime.
Some pharmacy's do pay that amount, but are not required to.
Target pays salary + 20$/hr.
Wal-mart pays salary + 10$/hr.
Walgreens pays 1.5 X base pay.
Sam's is the same as Wal-mart for pay.
Large cities with Pharmacy schools tend to be paid at a lower rate than cities without pharmacy schools. (Hence Dallas is highly paid).

If you want to know what to expect, then call the pharmacy's and ask what they make. Some pharmacists will not give you their pay but will tell you what you should expect to receive. If you know the pharmacist then they will tell you everything.

CVS & Eckerd typically pay near the top of the scale (They also have the most stress involved working there).
Wal-mart, Sam's, Costco etc fall in the midrange.
Walgreens pays typically 2 to 3 dollars less per hour, but make up for it with awesome benefits.
The bottom of the barrell in terms of pay is Hospitals, Indian, Government, Independents, & Nuclear Pharmacy.

[littlesarah]

Thanks Rx gordon.
How about Rie Aid? Any insights?