How is overtime calculated for piece-rate or tipped workers?

For piece-rate workers, overtime is calculated using the regular rate of pay — total earnings divided by total hours worked. Tipped workers: overtime uses the full minimum wage (not tipped minimum) as the base rate for OT calculation under FLSA.

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Overtime Pay Rules

The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) requires non-exempt employees to receive at least 1.5 times their regular rate of pay for hours worked beyond 40 per workweek. The "regular rate" includes most types of compensation — bonuses, shift differentials, and commissions may affect the calculation.

State Overtime Laws

Several states have overtime rules stricter than federal law:

California: 1.5× after 8 hrs/day or 40 hrs/week; 2× after 12 hrs/day or 7th day
Alaska: 1.5× after 8 hrs/day or 40 hrs/week
Nevada: 1.5× after 8 hrs/day (for employees earning ≤1.5× minimum wage)
Colorado: 1.5× after 12 hrs/day or 40 hrs/week

Exempt vs. Non-Exempt Employees

Not everyone qualifies for overtime. Employees classified as exempt under FLSA do not receive overtime pay regardless of hours worked. Exempt status generally requires earning at least $684 per week ($35,568 annually) and performing executive, administrative, or professional duties. Misclassification as exempt when a worker is actually non-exempt is a common wage violation — if you believe you've been wrongly classified, contact the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division.

Frequently Asked Questions

When does overtime pay start?

Under federal FLSA law, overtime (1.5× regular rate) begins after 40 hours worked in a workweek for non-exempt employees. Some states trigger overtime daily — California and Alaska require 1.5× pay after 8 hours in a single day, regardless of weekly total.

What is time-and-a-half?

Time-and-a-half means your overtime rate is 1.5 times your regular hourly rate. If you earn $20/hour normally, overtime pays $30/hour. This is the federal minimum overtime rate for non-exempt employees working more than 40 hours per week.

What is double time?

Double time means pay at 2× the regular rate. California requires double time for hours over 12 in a single workday and all hours on the 7th consecutive workday in a workweek. Some employers offer double time as a voluntary company policy even where not legally required.

Do salaried employees get overtime?

Salaried employees may or may not receive overtime depending on their classification. Employees earning over $684/week who perform executive, administrative, or professional duties are generally exempt. Non-exempt salaried workers — those earning below the threshold or in non-qualifying roles — are entitled to overtime pay under FLSA.