Definition: The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) does not limit the number of hours employees 16 years or older may work in any work week. In general, an employer can require employees to work as much overtime as needed unless the employee is covered by a collective bargaining agreement or another employment contract.
State Laws Limiting Mandatory Overtime
There are some states that limit how many hours some employees can work including Alaska, California, Connecticut, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, Missouri, New Jersey, New Hampshire, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Texas, Washington, and West Virginia. Regulations differ from state to state, so check with your State Department of Labor for details.
Pay for Mandatory Overtime
Non-exempt employees must be paid overtime at a rate not less than one and one-half times (time and a half) of an employee's regular rate of pay. Employers are not required to pay overtime to exempt employees.
Read More: Overtime Pay | How Much Do I Get Paid for Overtime | Exempt vs. Non-Exempt Employees
Also Known As: mandatory overtime pay
