I want to look for a new job. Should I tell my current boss that I am considering leaving?

Regarding your wages: If you are in the US then legally she is required to pay you, at minimum 1.5 times your base wage for all time worked over 40 hours/week. You need to talk to your state labor agency and ask them to provide you with the laws in your state that specifically apply to overtime pay. They may also suggest you file a wage claim for time worked but not paid. It's your right to do so. And at $8/hr, 20 hours of OT is $240 a week, times however many weeks you haven't been paid.

Regarding what to do: If you are unwilling to take the legal route, at minimum you should let her know that she is not paying you legally, that you have learned a lot working there, and that given the amount of time and effort you put into the job you would like to talk about compensation. If she is unwilling to do so, get your resume out there. And when people ask for a reference, let them know that you are happy to provide a reference from your current employer once you have moved through the offer process. If they are any good, they should understand your concern and respect your need for confidentiality.

Regarding getting fired: getting fired generally makes you eligible for unemployment benefits. It's no consolation to having a job. But, at least you'd have something while you looked. Additionally, you could make a case if you had to quit that any person in a similar situation would have also quit (not being paid overtime, etc.) and that you were essentially driven to that conclusion due to the actions of your employer.

Regarding putting this job on your resume: you can and should. Even if you end up getting fired, you can let people know that you did learn a lot and hold no ill will towards the company. But that because they were not as professional as you would have liked that you did need to move on. That you were more than happy to put in the time as was requested, but that you were not compensated fairly, or even legally. Again, a good, solid company will understand this.

Lastly, you should know that 2 weeks notice is a professional courtesy, not a legal requirement. So yes, it's a good thing to do. But if your situation is what you say it is, your employer isn't being professional to you so don't feel a great deal of responsibility if you have to quit without notice.

No way you tell your current boss your looking for a new job. Think of it this way, they wouldn't give you a warning that they were going to fire you, so why should you give them a warning that you "might" leave.

If you're an hourly employee they have to pay you for all the hours you work. I'm reasonably certain that it's a requirement for health care to be offered for full time employees too. If you can document/prove that they aren't paying you for all the time you put it you could sue them if your fired.

When you interview for a new job, tell them not to call your current employer and tell them why. Most prospective employers won't call references unless they are going to offer you the job.

Do not tell your boss! That would be the biggest mistake ever and as for your work hours if your only getting paid for 40 you should not feel obligated to work 60 that you should talk to your boss about tell her to either pay you for 60 or your not going to bother if she fires you for that im almost sure you can sue

Look but don't tell.

However, be aware that it sounds like you are a salaried employee and if you are, there is a good chance that any job you get in your field will also be salaried with no overtime.

Don't tell your boss your thinking of leaving!!

DO find a job before leaving.

It is easier to find one when you have a job,

then if you quit and then look for a new one.

The economy sucks for jobs, so hang on til

you can get one.

Find a job first, if they do intend to look for a reference maybe then explain your situation and they may understand and will be happy you were honest

DO NOT tell her. Just let the people that you are applying with know that you do not want your current employer contacted unless a firm offer is in hand

First of all report her for not paying you for what you worked for. Second of all you should your considering looking for another job. Tell her it's just something that your thinking about... Third of all if she does fire you for unjust cause you can draw unemployment until you find another job.