Why was I paid for more overtime hours throughout the year than are included in my qualified overtime premium reporting?

According to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), overtime is based only on actual hours worked beyond 40 hours in a workweek. However, some employers may pay overtime based on company policies, labor agreements, or specific state requirements that include non-worked hours like holiday benefit pay. These additional hours may be paid for at the overtime rate, but they do not qualify for the federal overtime deduction.