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Georgia follows federal FLSA: 1.5x pay for hours over 40 per week, with no daily threshold or double time.
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Understanding Georgia Overtime Law
Federal FLSA Governs Overtime
Georgia's own state minimum wage ($5.15/hour) is below the federal rate and does not include overtime provisions. As a result, overtime in Georgia is governed entirely by the federal FLSA. Non-exempt employees must receive 1.5× their regular rate for hours over 40 per week. The federal minimum wage ($7.25) applies as the effective floor for Georgia workers covered by the FLSA.
No Daily Overtime or Double Time
Georgia has no daily overtime threshold and no double time provision. Overtime is triggered only when weekly hours exceed 40. There are no state-specific overtime variations beyond the federal standard.
Agricultural and Government Exemptions
Georgia is home to a large agricultural sector. Agricultural workers may be exempt from FLSA overtime depending on the size and type of farming operation. State and local government employees in Georgia may receive compensatory time off instead of overtime pay in some situations, as permitted by federal law.
Important Note
This information is for reference only. Consult the Georgia Department of Labor for authoritative state guidance.
Common Questions About Overtime Pay
Georgia does not have a meaningful state overtime statute. Overtime protections come from the federal FLSA. All non-exempt workers in Georgia are entitled to 1.5× their regular rate for hours over 40 per week.
Georgia's state minimum wage is $5.15/hour, but the federal minimum wage of $7.25 applies to most workers because the FLSA covers most employers. For overtime calculations, the higher federal rate serves as the base.
Yes. Most poultry and food processing workers in Georgia are non-exempt under the FLSA and are entitled to overtime. These industries are among the largest employers in the state, and overtime violations have been a focus of DOL enforcement actions.
Since Georgia lacks comprehensive state overtime enforcement, contact the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division's Atlanta District Office to file a complaint about unpaid overtime.
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