Federal Overtime Rules & Regulations
The federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) mandates overtime pay at no less than 1.5 times the regular rate for hours worked over 40 in a single workweek. Daily overtime and double time are not required under federal law. Select your state above to view local rules.
Worked Example Calculation
Worked Example: 5 shifts of 10.0 hours (50.0 total hours) at $20.00/hr base rate: