A look at overtime laws by state StateDaily OT thresholdWeekly OT threshold California 8 hours (1.5x) / 12 hours (2x) 40 hours (1.5x) Colorado 12 hours (1.5x) 40 hours (1.5x) Connecticut – 40 hours (1.5x) Delaware – 40 hours (1.5x)46 more rows •
Basic salary/26/8×OT hrs×1.25 = Overtime amount (on normal working days) Basic salary/26/8hrs×1.50 = Overtime amount (on Off day)
For example, if a company has 100 employees, who work an average of 40 hours per week, and the total overtime hours worked is 800 hours, the Overtime Ratio would be 20% (800 / (40100) = 0.2 x 100%).
For example, in India, overtime is capped at 50 hours per quarter in most industries.
All overtime is voluntary and may only be worked by agreement between employer and employee. Maximum permissible overtime is 3 hours on anyone day or 10 hours in any 1 week.
Working beyond the standard working hours stated on the employment agreement, typically either 40 or 44 hours weekly, triggers overtime compensation equal to 1.5 times the employee's salary.
Generally, no, there are no federal laws that limit how many hours you can work in a single day. (Though some state labor laws have maximum hour laws for minors.) The federal law that applies to all employees is the Fair Labor Standards Act, or FLSA. This law does not regulate how many hours you can work in a day.
Briefly explain the reason for the overtime request so they understand the context. Acknowledge that it may require flexibility on your part and express willingness to discuss scheduling. Close politely and offer to discuss further if needed. The tone should be respectful, appreciative, and flexible.
The new overtime rule was set to increase the FLSA salary threshold to $43,888 annually ($844 per week), up from $35,568 ($684 per week). And on January 1, 2025, there would have been an additional increase to $58,656 annually ($1,128 per week).
The standard salary level will increase to $1,128 per week beginning January 1, 2025. Employees who are exempt under the EAP exemption generally must receive the full standard salary level for any week in which the employee performs any work, regardless of how many days or hours they work.