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Overtime Pay Rules — US Federal & State
Under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), overtime kicks in after 40 hours in a workweek at 1.5× your regular rate. A few states have stricter daily thresholds.
| Jurisdiction | Overtime Threshold | OT Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Federal (FLSA) | After 40 hrs/week | 1.5× |
| California | After 8 hrs/day or 40 hrs/week | 1.5× (2× after 12 hrs/day or 8 hrs on 7th consecutive day) |
| Nevada | After 8 hrs/day (if wage < 1.5× min. wage) or 40 hrs/week | 1.5× |
| Alaska | After 8 hrs/day or 40 hrs/week | 1.5× |
| All other states | After 40 hrs/week | 1.5× |
Most states follow the federal 40-hour weekly threshold. Always verify with your state's Department of Labor — rules vary by industry and exempt status.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is overtime pay calculated?
Overtime pay = regular hourly rate × overtime multiplier × overtime hours. Under the FLSA, standard overtime is 1.5× (time and a half). Example: $25/hr regular × 1.5 × 5 overtime hours = $187.50 in overtime pay for the week. Your total weekly pay would be $25 × 40 regular hours + $187.50 = $1,187.50.
Do salaried employees get overtime?
It depends on your classification. Under the FLSA, salaried employees earning less than $684/week ($35,568/year) are generally entitled to overtime regardless of job duties. Above that threshold, executive, administrative, and professional employees are typically exempt. If you're misclassified, you can file a complaint with the US Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division.
Can my employer refuse to pay overtime?
No — if you are a non-exempt employee under the FLSA, your employer is legally required to pay overtime at 1.5× your regular rate for hours over 40 in a workweek. Employers cannot waive this requirement through an agreement or policy. If you're owed unpaid overtime, you can file a complaint at dol.gov or consult an employment attorney.
What is comp time instead of overtime pay?
Compensatory time off (comp time) in lieu of overtime pay is generally not allowed for private-sector employees under the FLSA — you must receive cash payment at 1.5×. Comp time is permitted for state and local government employees under specific conditions. Some employers offer voluntary comp time informally, but this doesn't satisfy your legal right to overtime pay.
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