Overtime Pay Explained

Daily Overtime After 8 Hours

Alaska requires 1.5× pay for hours worked over 8 in a single workday, in addition to the standard 40-hour weekly threshold. If you work 10 hours in one day, the first 8 are regular and the next 2 are overtime, regardless of your total weekly hours.

Weekly Overtime Threshold

Alaska also follows the federal 40-hour workweek standard. Overtime is due for hours over 40 in a workweek at 1.5× your regular rate. Daily and weekly overtime are calculated separately—whichever results in greater pay for the employee applies.

Daily Overtime After 8 Hours

California requires employers to pay 1.5× the regular rate for all hours worked beyond 8 in a single workday. This applies in addition to the standard 40-hour weekly threshold. For example, if you work 10 hours in one day, the first 8 hours are regular pay and the next 2 hours are overtime.

Double Time After 12 Hours

California mandates double time (2× your regular rate) for hours worked beyond 12 in a single workday. Double time also applies to hours worked beyond 8 on the 7th consecutive workday in a workweek.

Daily Overtime After 12 Hours

Colorado requires 1.5× pay for hours worked over 12 in a single workday. This is a higher daily threshold than California or Alaska (8 hours), but it still provides premium pay for long shifts.

Weekly Overtime Threshold

Colorado follows the federal 40-hour workweek standard. Overtime is due at 1.5× for hours over 40 in a workweek. Daily and weekly overtime are calculated separately, with the employee receiving the greater of the two.

District of Columbia Minimum Wage Revision Act

The District of Columbia requires overtime pay under D.C. Code § 32-1003(c): non-exempt employees must receive at least 1.5× their regular rate for all hours worked beyond 40 in a workweek. The Office of Wage-Hour within the DC Department of Employment Services (DOES) enforces this requirement for private-sector employers in the District.

No Daily Overtime or Double Time

Unlike California or Alaska, the District of Columbia has no daily overtime threshold and no double time (2×) requirement. Overtime is calculated solely on a weekly basis — even if you work a 12-hour shift, overtime only applies when your total weekly hours exceed 40.

Federal FLSA Governs Overtime

Florida does not have a separate state overtime statute. Overtime in Florida is governed entirely by the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), requiring 1.5× pay for hours worked beyond 40 in a workweek. Florida does, however, have its own minimum wage law, which sets a higher floor than the federal minimum.

No Daily Overtime or Double Time

Florida has no daily overtime threshold and no double time requirement. Overtime is calculated solely on a weekly basis. Workers in Florida earning above the state minimum wage receive overtime at 1.5× their actual hourly rate, not 1.5× the minimum wage.

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.

40-Hour Weekly Overtime Standard

Illinois enforces the federal 40-hour weekly overtime threshold through the Illinois Minimum Wage Law (820 ILCS 105). Non-exempt employees must receive 1.5× their regular rate for every hour worked beyond 40 in a workweek. Illinois law provides stronger enforcement mechanisms than federal law alone.

One Day Rest in Seven Act

Illinois has the One Day Rest in Seven Act (ODRISA), which requires employers to provide at least 24 consecutive hours of rest in every calendar week. While this does not directly change overtime calculations, it provides additional protections against excessive work schedules that often lead to overtime.

46-Hour Weekly Threshold

Kansas uses a 46-hour weekly threshold for overtime in certain industries. Employees who work more than 46 hours in a workweek are entitled to 1.5× pay for hours beyond 46. This is higher than the federal 40-hour threshold.

FLSA Coverage

Employees covered by the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) are still entitled to overtime after 40 hours per week regardless of Kansas law. The 46-hour rule applies to employees who are not covered by the FLSA but are covered by Kansas state law.

Michigan Workforce Opportunity Wage Act

Michigan's overtime protections are established under the Workforce Opportunity Wage Act (WOWA). The law requires 1.5× pay for hours over 40 per week for non-exempt employees. Michigan's law closely follows the federal FLSA but is enforced separately by the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO).

No Daily Overtime or Double Time

Michigan does not have daily overtime thresholds or double time provisions. Overtime is calculated solely on a weekly basis. Even if you work a 16-hour shift, overtime only applies if your total weekly hours exceed 40.

48-Hour Weekly Threshold

Minnesota uses a 48-hour weekly threshold for overtime in certain industries. Employees who work more than 48 hours in a workweek are entitled to 1.5× pay for hours beyond 48. This is higher than the federal 40-hour standard.

FLSA Coverage

Employees covered by the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) receive overtime after 40 hours per week. The 48-hour rule applies to employees not covered by the FLSA but covered by Minnesota state law.

Daily Overtime After 8 Hours (Wage Threshold)

Under NRS 608.018, employees earning less than 1.5× the Nevada minimum wage must receive 1.5× pay for hours over 8 in a workday (unless a valid 4×10 schedule applies by mutual agreement) and for hours over 40 in a workweek.

Higher Earners: Weekly OT Only

Employees earning at least 1.5× the Nevada minimum wage are generally entitled to 1.5× pay only for hours over 40 in a workweek—not for daily hours over 8. Check the current minimum wage and threshold with the Nevada Labor Commissioner.

New Jersey State Wage and Hour Law

New Jersey enforces overtime through state law (NJSA 34:11-56a) in addition to the federal FLSA. Non-exempt employees must receive 1.5× their regular rate for hours beyond 40 per week. New Jersey's minimum wage is among the highest in the nation and increases annually, directly affecting overtime rate calculations.

No Daily Overtime or Double Time

New Jersey does not require daily overtime or double time. Overtime is triggered only by exceeding 40 hours in a workweek. There are no separate thresholds for daily hours worked.

Standard 40-Hour Weekly Threshold

New York follows the federal 40-hour weekly overtime standard for most employees. Non-exempt workers earn 1.5× their regular rate for hours beyond 40 in a workweek. New York's overtime protections are enforced by both the state Department of Labor and the federal DOL.

Residential Employee Exception

New York has a unique provision for residential employees (live-in workers such as building superintendents or domestic workers): the overtime threshold is 44 hours per week instead of 40. After 44 hours, these employees earn overtime at 1.5× their regular rate.

North Carolina Wage and Hour Act

North Carolina enforces overtime through the NC Wage and Hour Act (NCGS 95-25.4), which mirrors the federal FLSA requirements. Non-exempt employees must receive 1.5× their regular rate for hours beyond 40 per week. The state law provides a parallel enforcement mechanism through the North Carolina Department of Labor.

No Daily Overtime or Double Time

North Carolina does not require daily overtime or double time. All overtime is calculated on a weekly basis. The state follows the standard 40-hour threshold with a 1.5× multiplier.

State Constitutional Minimum Wage and Overtime

Ohio's overtime protections come from both the FLSA and the Ohio Constitution, which was amended in 2006 to establish a state minimum wage with annual cost-of-living adjustments. Ohio requires 1.5× pay for hours beyond 40 per week for non-exempt employees. The constitutional provision means Ohio's minimum wage — and thus the base overtime rate — cannot be reduced by the legislature.

Employer Size Matters

Ohio's overtime law applies differently based on employer size. Employers with annual gross revenue of $385,000 or more must pay the state minimum wage and overtime. Smaller employers must still comply with the federal FLSA if they meet the $500,000 enterprise coverage threshold or if employees are individually covered through interstate commerce activities.

Pennsylvania Minimum Wage Act Overtime

Pennsylvania enforces overtime through both the federal FLSA and the Pennsylvania Minimum Wage Act (PMWA). The state law requires 1.5× pay for hours over 40 per week and covers some employees not protected by the FLSA, providing broader protection. In cases where both laws apply, the standard that provides greater benefit to the employee prevails.

No Daily Overtime or Double Time

Pennsylvania does not have daily overtime thresholds or double time provisions. All overtime is calculated on a weekly basis at 1.5× the employee's regular rate. This applies regardless of how many hours you work in a single day.

Federal FLSA Standard Applies

Texas does not have its own state overtime law. Instead, Texas employees are covered by the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), which requires 1.5× pay for all hours worked beyond 40 in a workweek. Texas is an at-will employment state, meaning employers can set schedules freely, but they must still comply with federal overtime requirements for non-exempt workers.

No Daily Overtime or Double Time

Unlike states such as California or Alaska, Texas has no daily overtime threshold and no double time provision. All overtime in Texas is calculated on a weekly basis only. Even if you work 14 hours in a single day, overtime is only triggered when your weekly total exceeds 40 hours.