Overtime Laws By State

Federal

Overtime Law

Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)

Employees covered by the FLSA must receive overtime pay for hours worked over 40 in a workweek at a rate of not less than one and one-half times their regular rate of pay unless they qualify for an exemption.

Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division  

State

State Overtime Law

Hours Requirement

Alabama

Work more than 40 hours in a workweek

Alaska

Work more than 40 hours in a workweek or

Work more than 8 hours in a day

Arizona

Work more than 40 hours in a workweek

Arkansas

Work more than 40 hours in a workweek

California

Overtime: Work more than 40 hours in a workweek or Work more than 8 hours in a day or in the first 8 hours worked on the 7th day of work in one workweek

Double-time: Work more than 12 hours in a workday or in excess of 8 hours on any 7th of a workweek.

Colorado

Work more than 40 hours in a workweek or

Work more than 12 hours in a workday or

12 consecutive hours without regard to the workday.

Connecticut

Work more than 40 hours in a workweek

Delaware

Work more than 40 hours in a workweek

District of Columbia (D.C.)

Work more than 40 hours in a workweek

Florida

Work more than 40 hours in a workweek

Georgia

Work more than 40 hours in a workweek

Hawaii

Work more than 40 hours in a workweek

Idaho

Work more than 40 hours in a workweek

Illinois

Work more than 40 hours in a workweek

Indiana

Work more than 40 hours in a workweek

Iowa

Work more than 40 hours in a workweek

Kansas

State law indicates work more than 46 hours in a workweek. However, since FLSA pays for hours over 40 in a workweek, follow federal law.

Kentucky

Work more than 40 hours in a workweek or

work 7th day in any one workweek

Louisiana

Work more than 40 hours in a workweek

Maine

Work more than 40 hours in a workweek

Maryland

Work more than 40 hours in a workweek. However, some occupations may calculate overtime using a different period of time than a 7-day workweek.

Massachusetts

Work more than 40 hours in a workweek

Michigan

Work more than 40 hours in a workweek

State

State Overtime Law

Hours Requirement

Minnesota

State law provides overtime for 48 hours in a workweek. However, if covered under FLSA, then follow 40 hours workweek federal rule.  

Mississippi

Work more than 40 hours in a workweek

Missouri

Work more than 40 hours in a workweek

Montana

Work more than 40 hours in a workweek

Nebraska

Work more than 40 hours in a workweek

Nevada

Work more than 40 hours in a workweek or

8 hours in a 24-hour period if employee makes less than 1 ½ times the minimum wage per hour (unless on a 4, 10-hour shift).

New Hampshire

Work more than 40 hours in a workweek

New Jersey

Work more than 40 hours in a workweek

New Mexico

Work more than 40 hours in a workweek

New York

Work more than 40 hours in a workweek.

Residential “live-in” employees are entitled to overtime for hours worked over 40 in a payroll week.    

Farm employees entitled to overtime over 60 in a calendar week or for any hours worked on day of rest.

North Carolina

Work more than 40 hours in a workweek

North Dakota

Work more than 40 hours in a workweek

Ohio

Work more than 40 hours in a workweek

Oklahoma

Work more than 40 hours in a workweek

Oregon

Work more than 40 hours in a workweek

Pennsylvania

Work more than 40 hours in a workweek.

State law does not relieve the employer from paying overtime to computer professionals based upon the duties test adopted by the federal govt.

Rhode Island

Work more than 40 hours in a workweek

South Carolina

Work more than 40 hours in a workweek

South Dakota

Work more than 40 hours in a workweek

Tennessee

Work more than 40 hours in a workweek

Texas

Work more than 40 hours in a workweek

Utah

Work more than 40 hours in a workweek

Vermont

Work more than 40 hours in a workweek

Virginia

Work more than 40 hours in a workweek

Washington

Work over 40 hours in a workweek.  

Double-time may be required for “certain public works projects”.

West Virginia

Work more than 40 hours in a workweek

Wisconsin

Work more than 40 hours in a workweek

Wyoming

Work more than 40 hours in a workweek

 

The information contained within this document is subject to change. The information is for educational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice, direction, or consent.