{"id":1626,"date":"2023-11-03T12:10:44","date_gmt":"2023-11-03T12:10:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/clockify.me\/learn\/?p=1626"},"modified":"2025-02-24T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2025-02-24T00:00:00","slug":"overtime-laws","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/clockify.me\/learn\/es\/business-management\/overtime-laws\/","title":{"rendered":"Leyes de horas extras por estado: Gu\u00eda para 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"translation-block wp-block-paragraph\">Overtime occurs when employees work beyond their usual work hours. The federal government regulates overtime in the US, and certain states have their own overtime laws and regulations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s crucial to understand and adhere to various overtime regulations in the US. This includes a comprehensive knowledge of overtime laws on both the federal and state levels, empowering you to stay compliant and protect your rights as an employee or employer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block wp-block-paragraph\">To help you with this, we\u2019ve written this in-depth article to cover both federal and state overtime laws and additional overtime provisions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><strong>*Note: The information regarding overtime laws and regulations in the US has been checked and updated for 2025.<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Overtime-laws-cover.jpg\" alt=\"Overtime laws - cover\" class=\"wp-image-3046\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Overtime-laws-cover.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Overtime-laws-cover-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Overtime-laws-cover-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Overtime-laws-cover-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Overtime-laws-cover-18x9.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list key-takeaways\">\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Under federal law, overtime is defined as work an employee performs beyond 40 hours in a regular workweek.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Some states have daily overtime limits, meaning an employee is eligible for overtime pay after working a certain number of hours (usually 8 hours) in a day.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Overtime pay is compensated at a rate of 1.5 times the regular hourly rate.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Certain categories of employees are exempt from overtime pay rules.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">In addition to federal law, many states have their own overtime regulations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"what-are-overtime-laws\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">What are overtime laws?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block wp-block-paragraph\">Overtime laws are regulations that determine overtime payment rates and working hour limits for employees who work beyond their regular workweek or workday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block wp-block-paragraph\">Federal law defines overtime as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dol.gov\/agencies\/whd\/fact-sheets\/23-flsa-overtime-pay\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">work that exceeds 40 hours in a workweek<\/a>, while a workweek is defined as a recurring period of 168 hours (7 days).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block wp-block-paragraph\">Employees who work overtime are entitled to overtime pay, which equals 1.5 times their regular rate of pay for each hour worked over 40 in a workweek.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block wp-block-paragraph\">As for statistics, on average, Americans spend <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/charts\/american-time-use\/activity-by-work.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">more than 8 hours a day working<\/a> \u2014 8 hours and 30 minutes, to be exact. So, overtime is a regular occurrence for most US workers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block wp-block-paragraph\">Overtime laws are designed to ensure workers are fairly compensated for their additional efforts, protecting them from <a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/productivity\/overworking\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">being overworked<\/a> and underpaid. This fairness in the system provides a sense of reassurance and security to both employees and employers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block wp-block-paragraph\">\n<div class=\"banner banner-dark clockify-gradient-default\">\n    <div class=\"banner-text lg:pr-[6rem]\">\n        <h2 class=\"translation-block text-2xl !mb-4\">Free time tracker<\/h2>\n        <p class=\"translation-block !text-sm\">Time tracking software used by millions. Clockify by CAKE.com is a time tracker and timesheet app that lets you track work hours across projects.<\/p>\n\n        <div class=\"banner-buttons d-flex space-x-4 translation-block\">\n            <a class=\"rounded-md px-6 py-2 bg-white\" href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\" target=\"_blank\">Sign up<\/a>\n\n                            <a class=\"button-2\" href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/apps\" target=\"_blank\">Download<\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"banner-image banner-image-middle \">\n        <picture>\n            <source srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/learn\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-learn\/src\/images\/clockify\/banners\/default@2x.png 2x\" alt=\"Illustration\"  media=\"(min-width: 1022px)\" \/>\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/learn\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-learn\/src\/images\/clockify\/banners\/default.png\"  alt=\"Illustration\" \/>\n        <\/picture>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n    <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"overtime-laws-by-state\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">Overtime laws by state&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block wp-block-paragraph\">The following table shows overtime laws by state in the US.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block wp-block-paragraph\">The table provides information on whether a specific state has its own overtime law or relies entirely on federal regulations. It also shows what is considered overtime according to daily or weekly limits for working hours.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block wp-block-paragraph\">Every hour worked above the daily or weekly limit set counts as overtime.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table responsive\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>State<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>State Overtime law<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Daily work hours limit<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Weekly work hours limit<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Overtime rate<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Alabama<\/strong><\/td><td>No, federal rules apply.<\/td><td>No limit set<\/td><td>40 hours<\/td><td>1.5 times the regular hourly rate.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/labor.alaska.gov\/lss\/whact.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Alaska<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>8 hours<\/td><td>40 hours<\/td><td>1.5 times the regular hourly rate.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Arizona<\/strong><\/td><td>No, federal rules apply.<\/td><td>No limit set<\/td><td>40 hours<\/td><td>1.5 times the regular hourly rate.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/labor.arkansas.gov\/labor\/labor-standards\/minimum-wage-and-overtime\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Arkansas<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>No limit set<\/td><td>40 hours<\/td><td>1.5 times the regular hourly rate.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dir.ca.gov\/dlse\/faq_overtime.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>California<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>8 hours \u2014 regular overtime.<br>12 hours \u2014 double overtime (exceptions may apply for certain employees in the healthcare industry, camp counselors, etc.)<\/td><td>40 hours\/6-day workweek<\/td><td>&#8211; 1.5 times the regular hourly rate for hours worked beyond 8 hours during the first 6 days of work, 2 times the regular rate after 12 hours of work;<br>&#8211; 1.5 times the regular hourly rate for the first 8 hours worked on the 7th consecutive day and 2 times the regular rate after 8 hours of work.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Colorado<\/strong><\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>12 hours<\/td><td>40 hours<\/td><td>1.5 times the regular hourly rate.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Connecticut<\/strong><\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>No limit set<\/td><td>40 hours<\/td><td>1.5 times the regular hourly rate.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Delaware<\/strong><\/td><td>No, federal rules apply.<\/td><td>No limit set<\/td><td>40 hours<\/td><td>1.5 times the regular hourly rate.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/code.dccouncil.gov\/us\/dc\/council\/code\/sections\/1-611.03\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>District of Columbia<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>No limit set<\/td><td>40 hours<\/td><td>1.5 times the regular hourly rate.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Florida<\/strong><\/td><td>No, federal rules apply.<\/td><td>No limit set<\/td><td>40 hours<\/td><td>1.5 times the regular hourly rate.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Georgia<\/strong><\/td><td>No, federal rules apply.<\/td><td>No limit set<\/td><td>40 hours<\/td><td>1.5 times the regular hourly rate.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/labor.hawaii.gov\/wsd\/minimum-wage\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Hawaii<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>No limit set<\/td><td>40 hours<\/td><td>1.5 times the regular hourly rate.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Idaho<\/strong><\/td><td>No, federal rules apply.<\/td><td>No limit set<\/td><td>40 hours<\/td><td>1.5 times the regular hourly rate.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/labor.illinois.gov\/faqs\/minimum-wage-overtime-faq.html#faq-3whenisovertimepaylegallydue-faq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Illinois<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>No limit set<\/td><td>40 hours<\/td><td>1.5 times the regular hourly rate.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.in.gov\/spd\/policies-and-procedures\/hours-of-work-and-overtime\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Indiana<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>No limit set<\/td><td>40 hours<\/td><td>1.5 times the regular hourly rate.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Iowa<\/strong><\/td><td>No, federal rules apply.<\/td><td>No limit set<\/td><td>40 hours<\/td><td>1.5 times the regular hourly rate.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Kansas<\/strong><\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>No limit set<\/td><td>46 hours<\/td><td>1.5 times the regular hourly rate.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Kentucky<\/strong><\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>No limit set<\/td><td>40 hours\/6-day workweek<\/td><td>1.5 times the regular hourly rate.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Louisiana<\/strong><\/td><td>No, federal rules apply.<\/td><td>No limit set<\/td><td>40 hours<\/td><td>1.5 times the regular hourly rate.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.maine.gov\/labor\/labor_laws\/overtime.html#:~:text=A%3A%20Most%20employees%20covered%20by,beyond%2040%20in%20a%20workweek.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Maine<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>No limit set<\/td><td>40 hours<\/td><td>1.5 times the regular hourly rate.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.labor.maryland.gov\/labor\/wages\/wagehrfacts.shtml\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Maryland<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>No limit set&nbsp;<\/td><td>40 hours (48 hours and 60 hours for specific groups of workers)<\/td><td>1.5 times the regular hourly rate.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mass.gov\/info-details\/massachusetts-law-about-overtime\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Massachusetts<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>8 hours<\/td><td>40 hours<\/td><td>1.5 times the regular hourly rate.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/leo\/bureaus-agencies\/ber\/wage-and-hour\/min-wage\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Michigan<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>No limit set<\/td><td>40 hours<\/td><td>1.5 times the regular hourly rate.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dli.mn.gov\/overtime\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Minnesota<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>No limit set<\/td><td>48 hours<\/td><td>1.5 times the regular hourly rate.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Mississippi<\/strong><\/td><td>No, federal rules apply.<\/td><td>No limit set<\/td><td>40 hours<\/td><td>1.5 times the regular hourly rate.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/labor.mo.gov\/dls\/general\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Missouri<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>No limit set<\/td><td>40 hours<\/td><td>1.5 times the regular hourly rate.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/erd.dli.mt.gov\/labor-standards\/wage-and-hour-payment-act\/overtime\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Montana<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>No limit set<\/td><td>40 hours<\/td><td>1.5 times the regular hourly rate.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/dol.nebraska.gov\/LaborStandards\/FAQ\/GeneralFAQs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Nebraska<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td>No, federal rules apply.<\/td><td>No limit set<\/td><td>40 hours<\/td><td>1.5 times the regular hourly rate.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/labor.nv.gov\/uploadedFiles\/labornvgov\/content\/Employer\/2024%20Annual%20Bulletin%20-%20Daily%20Overtime%2004.01.2024.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Nevada<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>8 hours<\/td><td>40 hours<\/td><td>1.5 times the regular hourly rate.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>New Hampshire<\/strong><\/td><td>No, federal rules apply.<\/td><td>No limit set<\/td><td>40 hours<\/td><td>1.5 times the regular hourly rate.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nj.gov\/labor\/myworkrights\/wages\/wages.shtml\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>New Jersey<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>No limit set<\/td><td>40 hours<\/td><td>1.5 times the regular hourly rate.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dws.state.nm.us\/en-us\/Businesses\/Rules-and-Regulations\/Labor-Relations-FAQs\/category\/wages-and-work-hours\/pager\/31343\/page\/2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>New Mexico<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>No limit set<\/td><td>40 hours<\/td><td>1.5 times the regular hourly rate.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/dol.ny.gov\/system\/files\/documents\/2021\/03\/overtime-frequently-asked-questions_0.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>New York<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>No limit set<\/td><td>40 hours (minimum salary for eligibility is different in New York City, Long Island, and Westchester), and 60 hours (farm workers)<\/td><td>1.5 times the regular hourly rate.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.labor.nc.gov\/workplace-rights\/employee-rights-regarding-time-worked-and-wages-earned\/overtime-pay-salary-and-comp-time\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>North Carolina<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>No limit set<\/td><td>40 hours<\/td><td>1.5 times the regular hourly rate.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nd.gov\/labor\/sites\/www\/files\/documents\/Brochures\/Wage&amp;Hour%20and%20Equal%20Emp.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>North Dakota<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>No limit set<\/td><td>40 hours<\/td><td>1.5 times the regular hourly rate.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/codes.ohio.gov\/ohio-revised-code\/section-4111.03\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Ohio<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>No limit set<\/td><td>40 hours<\/td><td>1.5 times the regular hourly rate.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Oklahoma<\/strong><\/td><td>No, federal rules apply.&nbsp;<\/td><td>No limit set<\/td><td>40 hours<\/td><td>1.5 times the regular hourly rate.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oregon.gov\/boli\/employers\/pages\/overtime.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Oregon<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>No limit set<\/td><td>40 hours (10-hour rule applies to employees working in seafood processing industries, canneries, driers, etc.)<\/td><td>1.5 times the regular hourly rate.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pa.gov\/agencies\/dli\/resources\/compliance-laws-and-regulations\/labor-management-relations\/labor-law\/overtime-and-tipped-worker-rules-in-pa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Pennsylvania<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>No limit set<\/td><td>40 hours<\/td><td>1.5 times the regular hourly rate.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/dlt.ri.gov\/regulation-and-safety\/labor-standards\/labor-standards-faq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Rhode Island<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>No limit set<\/td><td>40 hours<\/td><td>1.5 times the regular hourly rate.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>South Carolina<\/strong><\/td><td>No, federal rules apply.<\/td><td>No limit set<\/td><td>40 hours&nbsp;<\/td><td>1.5 times the regular hourly rate.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>South Dakota<\/strong><\/td><td>No, federal rules apply.<\/td><td>No limit set<\/td><td>40 hours<\/td><td>1.5 times the regular hourly rate.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Tennessee<\/strong><\/td><td>No, federal rules apply.<\/td><td>No limit set<\/td><td>40 hours<\/td><td>1.5 times the regular hourly rate.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Texas<\/strong><\/td><td>No, federal rules apply.<\/td><td>No limit set<\/td><td>40 hours<\/td><td>1.5 times the regular hourly rate.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Utah<\/strong><\/td><td>No, federal rules apply.<\/td><td>No limit set<\/td><td>40 hours<\/td><td>1.5 times the regular hourly rate.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Vermont<\/strong><\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>No limit set<\/td><td>40 hours<\/td><td>1.5 times the regular hourly rate.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dhrm.virginia.gov\/pagenotfound?aspxerrorpath=\/docs\/default-source\/hr\/210525_va_ot_act_memorandum_final.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Virginia<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>No limit set<\/td><td>40 hours<\/td><td>1.5 times the regular hourly rate.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lni.wa.gov\/workers-rights\/wages\/overtime\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Washington<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>No limit set<\/td><td>40 hours<\/td><td>1.5 times the regular hourly rate.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>West Virginia<\/strong><\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>No limit set<\/td><td>40 hours<\/td><td>1.5 times the regular hourly rate.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/dwd.wisconsin.gov\/er\/laborstandards\/overtimefaq.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Wisconsin<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>No limit set<\/td><td>40 hours<\/td><td>1.5 times the regular hourly rate.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Wyoming<\/strong><\/td><td>No, federal rules apply.<\/td><td>No limit set<\/td><td>40 hours<\/td><td>1.5 times the regular hourly rate.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"overtime-laws-for-us-territories\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">Overtime laws for US territories<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block wp-block-paragraph\">The table below shows info on overtime laws for permanently inhabited US territories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>State<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Daily work hours limit<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Weekly work hours limit<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Overtime rate<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/asbar.org\/regulation\/4-2309-overtime-compensatory-time\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>American Samoa<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td>No limit set<\/td><td>40 hours<\/td><td>1.5 times the regular hourly rate.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/dol.guam.gov\/compliance\/whd\/frequently-asked-questions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Guam<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td>No limit set<\/td><td>40 hours<\/td><td>1.5 times the regular hourly rate.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dol.gov\/sites\/dolgov\/files\/WHD\/legacy\/files\/cnmi.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Northern Mariana Islands<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td>No limit set<\/td><td>40 hours<\/td><td>1.5 times the regular hourly rate.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.govdocs.com\/puerto-rico-101\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Puerto Rico<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td>8 hours<\/td><td>40 hours<\/td><td>1.5 times the regular hourly rate.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vidol.gov\/fair-employment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Virgin Islands<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td>8 hours<\/td><td>40 hours (or 7th consecutive workday)<\/td><td>1.5 times the regular hourly rate.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block wp-block-paragraph\">Every US state has a weekly overtime limit, which means that an employee can work more than 8 hours on certain days and still not be paid overtime if their total work hours for the week don\u2019t exceed the limit of 40 hours.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block wp-block-paragraph\">However, states like Alaska, California, Colorado, and Nevada determine limits on the number of hours an employee can work in a day before becoming eligible for overtime. Therefore, even if employees have fewer hours than their weekly limit, they can receive overtime compensation for any hour worked beyond 8 hours per day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block wp-block-paragraph\">Moreover, certain states regulate the number of days in a workweek. For example, in California and Kentucky, a workweek consists of 6 consecutive days. Every hour worked on the 7th consecutive day counts as overtime.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block wp-block-paragraph\">\n<div class=\"banner banner-dark clockify-gradient-features\">\n    <div class=\"banner-text lg:pr-[6rem]\">\n        <h2 class=\"translation-block text-2xl !mb-4\">Free time tracker<\/h2>\n        <p class=\"translation-block !text-sm\">Clockify by CAKE.com is a simple overtime tracker that lets you and your team&nbsp;track work hours&nbsp;across projects, and see who worked how much and when.<\/p>\n\n        <div class=\"banner-buttons d-flex space-x-4 translation-block\">\n            <a class=\"rounded-md px-6 py-2 bg-white\" href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\" target=\"_blank\">Sign up<\/a>\n\n                            <a class=\"button-2\" href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/apps\" target=\"_blank\">Download<\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"banner-image banner-image-middle \">\n        <picture>\n            <source srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/learn\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-learn\/src\/images\/clockify\/banners\/features@2x.png 2x\" alt=\"Illustration\"  media=\"(min-width: 1022px)\" \/>\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/learn\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-learn\/src\/images\/clockify\/banners\/features.png\"  alt=\"Illustration\" \/>\n        <\/picture>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n    <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83c\udf93 <a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/business\/4-day-work-week\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Everything You Need to Know About the 4-Day Work Week Concept<\/a>\u2502<a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/business\/2-2-3-work-schedule\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">What Is the 2-2-3 Work Schedule and Why Is It Useful?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"what-are-the-federal-overtime-laws\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">What are the federal overtime laws?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block wp-block-paragraph\">According to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) overtime regulations, all covered employees must receive pay for overtime work. Federal regulations define overtime as <strong>time worked over 40 hours during a workweek<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block wp-block-paragraph\">The rate for overtime is 1.5&nbsp;times the regular hourly <a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/business\/pay-rate\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">pay rate<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-background translation-block wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"background-color:#e1f5fe\"><em>Hourly rate x 1.5 = Overtime rate<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block wp-block-paragraph\">Furthermore, FLSA <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dol.gov\/agencies\/whd\/fact-sheets\/14-flsa-coverage\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">covers employees<\/a> working in the following organizations:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Companies with sales volume or business done of at least $500,000, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Businesses providing medical or nursing care, hospitals, schools, and government agencies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block wp-block-paragraph\">Furthermore, workers involved in interstate commerce and domestic service employees are also covered by the FLSA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"who-is-exempt-from-overtime-pay-in-the-us\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">Who is exempt from overtime pay in the US?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block wp-block-paragraph\">Exempt employees are ineligible for overtime pay even if they work beyond the weekly or daily overtime hours cap. The FLSA determines this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dol.gov\/agencies\/whd\/fact-sheets\/17a-overtime\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">list of exemptions<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block wp-block-paragraph\">According to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dol.gov\/agencies\/whd\/overtime\/rulemaking\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Department of Labor\u2019s final rule<\/a>, the following employees are <strong>exempt from overtime regulations<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Executive employees who earn at least $1,128 per week,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Administrative employees who earn at least $1,128 per week,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Professional employees who earn at least $1,128 per week,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Computer employees who earn at least $27.63 per hour,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Outside sales employees, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Highly compensated employees who earn at least $151,164 per year.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block wp-block-paragraph\">The FLSA further defines the requirements that must be met for an employee to be considered exempt for each exemption category. These requirements mainly include the type of job performed, job duties, and salary level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83c\udf93 <a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/learn\/business-management\/exempt-vs-non-exempt-employees\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Key Differences Between Exempt and Nonexempt Employees<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"frequently-asked-questions-about-overtime-laws-in-the-us\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">Frequently asked questions about overtime laws in the US<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block wp-block-paragraph\">In case you\u2019re still wondering about specifics regarding overtime, we\u2019ve compiled some of the most frequently asked questions on United States overtime laws and answered them for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"when-did-overtime-start-in-the-usa\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">When did overtime start in the USA?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block wp-block-paragraph\">The first official overtime regulation on the federal level came with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dol.gov\/general\/aboutdol\/history\/flsa1938\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">passing of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)<\/a>. The act came into effect in 1938, and it contained provisions on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Minimum wage,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Child labor, and&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Overtime pay.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block wp-block-paragraph\">Initially, the FLSA defined overtime as any hours worked above a 44-hour workweek. Two years later, the FLSA issued an amendment reducing the limit to 40 hours per week.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block wp-block-paragraph\">The FLSA overtime regulations have been amended multiple times over the years. The amendments mainly changed overtime exemptions, particularly the ones concerning salary levels for exempt employees.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83c\udf93 <a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/flsa-compliance\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Regulations<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"what-states-have-the-best-overtime-laws\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">What states have the best overtime laws?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block wp-block-paragraph\">Overtime laws are similar in most states since most follow the FLSA\u2019s 40-hour rule. However, some states have introduced their own regulations on daily and weekly overtime, improving their overtime conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block wp-block-paragraph\">In states with weekly overtime rules, employees can work as many hours as required per day. However, they won\u2019t be compensated for overtime if their weekly work hours don\u2019t add up to more than 40 hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block wp-block-paragraph\">By setting daily overtime regulations, these states have ensured their workers are adequately compensated for each hour worked beyond their regular working hours.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block wp-block-paragraph\">States with daily overtime pay rules include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/state-labor-laws\/alaska-labor-law\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Alaska<\/a>,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/state-labor-laws\/california-labor-law\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">California<\/a>,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/state-labor-laws\/colorado-labor-law\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Colorado<\/a>,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/state-labor-laws\/massachusetts-labor-law\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Massachusetts<\/a>, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/state-labor-laws\/nevada-labor-law\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Nevada<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"how-to-determine-whether-state-or-federal-overtime-laws-apply\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">How to determine whether state or federal overtime laws apply?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block wp-block-paragraph\">Defense attorney and partner at Schmidt and Clark LLP, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.schmidtandclark.com\/cl-mike-schmidt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mike Schmidt<\/a>, explains that the federal law applies to FLSA-covered employees:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns pro-blockquote is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"546\" height=\"545\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Mike_Schmidt-Defense-attorney-and-partner-at-Schmidt-and-Clark-LLP-1.jpg\" alt=\"Mike Schmidt, Defense attorney and partner at Schmidt and Clark LLP\" class=\"wp-image-3036\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Mike_Schmidt-Defense-attorney-and-partner-at-Schmidt-and-Clark-LLP-1.jpg 546w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Mike_Schmidt-Defense-attorney-and-partner-at-Schmidt-and-Clark-LLP-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Mike_Schmidt-Defense-attorney-and-partner-at-Schmidt-and-Clark-LLP-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Mike_Schmidt-Defense-attorney-and-partner-at-Schmidt-and-Clark-LLP-1-12x12.jpg 12w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 546px) 100vw, 546px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"translation-block wp-block-paragraph\"><em><em>\u201cGenerally, it depends on 2 main factors: the type of work you do and your employer\u2019s annual revenue. If your job involves activities like interstate commerce, production of goods for interstate commerce, or if you work for a company with an annual revenue of at least $500,000, then federal overtime laws, outlined in the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), are likely to apply.\u201d<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block wp-block-paragraph\">Schmidt adds that, in case an employee <strong>isn\u2019t covered by the FLSA<\/strong> or lives in a <strong>state with its own overtime regulations<\/strong>, they have to look into the state law as these regulations might be more favorable:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns pro-blockquote is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"546\" height=\"545\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Mike_Schmidt-Defense-attorney-and-partner-at-Schmidt-and-Clark-LLP-1.jpg\" alt=\"Mike Schmidt, Defense attorney and partner at Schmidt and Clark LLP\" class=\"wp-image-3036\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Mike_Schmidt-Defense-attorney-and-partner-at-Schmidt-and-Clark-LLP-1.jpg 546w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Mike_Schmidt-Defense-attorney-and-partner-at-Schmidt-and-Clark-LLP-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Mike_Schmidt-Defense-attorney-and-partner-at-Schmidt-and-Clark-LLP-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Mike_Schmidt-Defense-attorney-and-partner-at-Schmidt-and-Clark-LLP-1-12x12.jpg 12w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 546px) 100vw, 546px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"translation-block wp-block-paragraph\"><em><em><em>\u201cSome states have their own overtime laws that might be more generous to employees than federal laws. For instance, California has daily overtime laws, which means you could be entitled to overtime pay if you work more than a certain number of hours in a single day, regardless of your weekly total.\u201d<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"how-does-overtime-work-in-california\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">How does overtime work in California?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block wp-block-paragraph\">In <a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/california-overtime-law\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">California<\/a>, every hour worked beyond 8 hours a day is considered overtime. The overtime rate per hour is 1.5 times the regular hourly rate for work beyond 8 hours and up to (and including) 12 hours a day.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block wp-block-paragraph\">Employees who work 12 hours or more a day are entitled to double overtime, which is 2 times the regular hourly rate.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block wp-block-paragraph\">In addition, California&#8217;s regular workweek consists of 6 days, so working the 7th consecutive day counts as overtime.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block wp-block-paragraph\">The first 8 hours worked on the 7th day are paid 1.5 times the regular hourly rate, while hours worked beyond 8 hours are compensated at 2 times the regular hourly rate.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"how-is-overtime-calculated-based-on-federal-regulations\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">How is overtime calculated based on federal regulations?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block wp-block-paragraph\">On the federal level, every hour worked beyond 40 hours in a week is paid at 1.5 times the regular hourly rate.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block wp-block-paragraph\">Let\u2019s say your hourly rate is $30, and you worked 42 hours during the week. That\u2019s 40 regular working hours and 2 extra hours of overtime. Your weekly pay for regular hours worked will be as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-background translation-block wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"background-color:#e1f5fe\"><em>$30 x 40 hours of regular work = $1,200 (regular pay)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block wp-block-paragraph\">The remaining 2 hours are calculated as overtime:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-background translation-block wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"background-color:#e1f5fe\"><em>$30 x 1.5 (the overtime rate) x 2 hours of overtime = $90<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block wp-block-paragraph\">So, your total earnings for that week will be:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-background translation-block wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"background-color:#e1f5fe\"><em>$1,200 + $90 = $1,290&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block wp-block-paragraph\">Overtime work is calculated differently in states that allow a longer regular workweek (above 40 hours), such as <a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/state-labor-laws\/kansas-labor-law\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kansas<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/state-labor-laws\/minnesota-labor-law\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Minnesota<\/a>. Moreover, in states where there is daily overtime, you should also be mindful of the hours worked during the day.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83c\udf93 <a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/overtime-pay-calculators\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Overtime Calculator<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"how-to-calculate-overtime-in-states-with-daily-overtime\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">How to calculate overtime in states with daily overtime?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block wp-block-paragraph\">In states with daily overtime, any hour worked beyond 8 or 12 hours per day (depending on the state) is considered overtime. This means <strong>employees can be paid for overtime even if they don\u2019t work beyond 40 hours<\/strong> during the week.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block wp-block-paragraph\">Let\u2019s assume that an employee in Nevada who is paid an hourly rate of $40 worked 8 hours on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, 10 hours on Thursday, and 6 hours on Friday.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block wp-block-paragraph\">Their work hours during the week are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-background translation-block wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"background-color:#e1f5fe\"><em>8 hours x 3 days + 10 hours + 6 hours = 40 hours<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block wp-block-paragraph\">So, looking at the weekly overtime limit in Nevada only, we might conclude that this employee isn\u2019t eligible for overtime pay, as they didn\u2019t work more than 40 hours during the week.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block wp-block-paragraph\">However, Nevada\u2019s overtime regulations include daily overtime, with the limit set to 8 hours a day. This employee worked 10 hours on Thursday, which means they worked 2 overtime hours and are eligible for overtime pay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block wp-block-paragraph\">So, we\u2019ll calculate their weekly pay by first adding up regular hours worked:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-background translation-block wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"background-color:#e1f5fe\"><em>8 hours x 4 (Mon-Thu) + 6 hours (Fri) = 38 hours<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block wp-block-paragraph\">Their pay for regular hours worked is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-background translation-block wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"background-color:#e1f5fe\"><em>38 hours x $40 = $1,520<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block wp-block-paragraph\">Then, we should add the overtime. The overtime hourly pay for this worker is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-background translation-block wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"background-color:#e1f5fe\"><em>$40 x 1.5 = $60<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block wp-block-paragraph\">An employee worked 2 hours of overtime on Thursday:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-background translation-block wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"background-color:#e1f5fe\"><em>2 hours x $60 = $120<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block wp-block-paragraph\">Their weekly earnings are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-background translation-block wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"background-color:#e1f5fe\"><em>$1,520 (regular hours) + $120 (overtime hours) = $1,640 (total compensation)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block wp-block-paragraph\">So, this employee earned $1,640 during the week in question.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"how-much-overtime-is-too-much\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">How much overtime is too much?&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block wp-block-paragraph\">Federal regulations <strong>don\u2019t impose a limit<\/strong> on the overtime hours an employee aged 16 or above can work.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block wp-block-paragraph\">However, certain states have regulations that limit the number of working days in a week to 6. These states are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/state-labor-laws\/illinois-labor-law\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Illinois<\/a>,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/state-labor-laws\/new-york-labor-law\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">New York<\/a> (for certain occupations),<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/state-labor-laws\/wisconsin-labor-law\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wisconsin<\/a> (minors and workers in factory and retail establishments), and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">California (with exceptions).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block wp-block-paragraph\">Moreover, in California, workers can refuse to work more than 72 hours a week without being sanctioned.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block wp-block-paragraph\">In <a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/state-labor-laws\/maine-labor-law\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Maine<\/a>, employees can\u2019t work more than 80 hours of overtime in a 2-week period.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"is-overtime-mandatory-in-the-us\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">Is overtime mandatory in the US?&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block wp-block-paragraph\">Although overtime isn&#8217;t mandatory in the United States, employees must be properly compensated for overtime work in accordance with federal or state laws.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83c\udf93 <a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/business\/mandatory-overtime\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mandatory Overtime: What You Need to Know<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"is-unpaid-overtime-illegal-in-the-us\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">Is unpaid overtime illegal in the US?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block wp-block-paragraph\">Yes, <strong>it\u2019s illegal not to pay the overtime rate<\/strong> to a US employee who worked overtime in a specific week. This regulation, however, applies only to covered, non-exempt employees.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83c\udf93 <a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/managing-teams\/overtime-without-pay\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Working Overtime Without Pay \u2013 Know Your Rights and Options<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"do-salaried-employees-get-overtime-in-the-us\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">Do salaried employees get overtime in the US?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block wp-block-paragraph\">Most salaried employees in the United States are exempt from federal overtime regulations and aren\u2019t eligible for overtime pay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block wp-block-paragraph\">However, as of January 2025, most salaried white-collar workers (executive, administrative, professional, and outside sales employees) who make less than $1,128 per week, which is $58,656 yearly <a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/business\/gross-pay-vs-net-pay\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">before taxes<\/a>, are eligible for overtime pay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Note:<\/strong> This is just an informational text. For more on exemption categories and criteria, visit the official <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dol.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Department of Labor website<\/a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"what-is-the-7-minute-rule-for-overtime\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">What is the 7-minute rule for overtime?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block wp-block-paragraph\">The 7-minute rule allows employers to round work time to the nearest increment in a 15-minute period \u2014 also known as <a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/business\/time-rounding\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">time rounding<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block wp-block-paragraph\">If an employee clocks in between the first and seventh minute, the employer can round their work time down. However, when an employee clocks in between the 8th and 14th minute, the employer must round the time up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block wp-block-paragraph\">For example, an employee who clocks in at 8:03 will have their time rounded to 8:00. On the other hand, if an employee clocks in at 8:09, their time will be rounded to 8:15.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block wp-block-paragraph\">This allows employers to make easier payroll calculations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block wp-block-paragraph\">\n<div class=\"banner banner-dark clockify-gradient-landing-1\">\n    <div class=\"banner-text lg:pr-[6rem]\">\n        <h2 class=\"translation-block text-2xl !mb-4\">Free time tracker<\/h2>\n        <p class=\"translation-block !text-sm\">Time tracking software used by millions. 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It ensures that all employees are compensated fairly and in accordance with their work hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block wp-block-paragraph\">When tracking work hours, it\u2019s important to pay attention to overtime hours, as they are compensated at a higher rate according to state and federal laws.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block wp-block-paragraph\">To ensure you track overtime hours properly, try using a time tracking software such as Clockify.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Clockify Tutorial: Attendance &amp; Overtime\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/-I8z28H0rvY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block wp-block-paragraph\">Clockify is a robust and no-nonsense time tracking tool that allows you to track employee attendance and work hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block wp-block-paragraph\">With Clockify\u2019s attendance feature, you can easily view employee:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Start\/end time,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Breaks,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Work time,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Capacity,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Overtime, and&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Time off.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"999\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Overtime-attendance-tracking.jpg\" alt=\"Overtime attendance tracking\" class=\"wp-image-3037\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Overtime-attendance-tracking.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Overtime-attendance-tracking-300x250.jpg 300w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Overtime-attendance-tracking-1024x852.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Overtime-attendance-tracking-768x639.jpg 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Overtime-attendance-tracking-14x12.jpg 14w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Attendance tracking in Clockify<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block wp-block-paragraph\">Start tracking time today!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"custom-btn translation-block wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/app.clockify.me\/en\/signup\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sign up for free<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"conclusion-disclaimer\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">Conclusion\/Disclaimer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block wp-block-paragraph\">Hopefully, our guide helped you understand federal and state overtime laws in the United States.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block wp-block-paragraph\">You can get more information on overtime laws for each state by following the official links:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Provided as sources in this article, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Used as sources in the <a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/state-labor-laws\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">State Labor Laws<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block wp-block-paragraph\">Please bear in mind \u2014 this article was written in Q1 of 2025. 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