The FLSA does not require extra pay for weekend or night work. However, the FLSA does require that covered, nonexempt workers be paid not less than time and one-half the employee's regular rate for time worked over 40 hours in a workweek.
As of 2014, carpet installers are usually tipped $10 to $15 per job when the job includes removing old carpeting, installation and cleanup. For installation only, carpet installers are usually tipped $5 to $10 each. Continue Reading.
Labor. Labor costs are one of the most flexible aspects of carpet installation and vary depending on which installer you talk to. As of this writing, expect to pay between $9 to $12 per square yard of carpet installation for a competitive, average installer.