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FLSA Overtime Rules
Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), non-exempt employees must receive overtime pay of at least 1.5 times their regular rate for hours worked beyond 40 in a workweek. The FLSA does not require overtime for hours worked beyond 8 in a single day — that's a state-level rule.
Who Qualifies for Overtime?
Most hourly workers are automatically eligible. Salaried employees may be exempt if they earn above the salary threshold (currently $684/week as of 2024) and perform executive, administrative, or professional duties.
Exempt vs. Non-Exempt
Exempt employees are not entitled to overtime pay regardless of hours worked. This includes most managers, executives, IT professionals above the salary threshold, and certain outside sales roles. Always check your job classification if you're unsure.
California Double Overtime
California has stricter rules: employees earn 1.5x for hours beyond 8 in a single day and beyond 40 in a week, and 2x for hours beyond 12 in a single day or for all hours on the 7th consecutive workday.
Straight Time vs. Time-and-a-Half
Straight time refers to your regular hourly rate with no premium. Time-and-a-half multiplies that rate by 1.5. Some employers offer comp time (paid time off) instead of overtime cash, but this is generally only allowed for public-sector employees under the FLSA.
FAQ
- Can my employer refuse to pay overtime? No — if you're non-exempt, they must pay it even if they didn't authorize the extra hours.
- Does overtime affect taxes? Yes, overtime income is taxed at your marginal rate. This calculator estimates federal + FICA combined.
- What is comp time? Compensatory time off in lieu of overtime pay. Allowed for state/local government workers; generally prohibited for private employers.