Does federal law require daily overtime?

No, the FLSA only requires overtime for hours worked over 40 in a workweek.

What if weekly and daily overtime overlap?

You do not pyramid (stack) them. You calculate both and pay the greater amount, or count daily overtime hours towards the weekly threshold but don't pay 1.5x twice for the same hour.

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What is Daily Overtime?

Daily overtime is a labor law requirement in certain jurisdictions (like California and Alaska) where employees must be paid overtime rates for working more than a specific number of hours (usually 8) in a single 24-hour workday, regardless of their weekly total.

Calculating Daily Limits

1Track hours worked in a 24-hour period.
2Pay 1.5x for hours 8-12.
3Pay 2.0x (Double Time) for hours exceeding 12.

State Specific Rules

Only a few states mandate this. CA, AK, NV, and CO have variations. It helps prevents burnout from effectively long shifts even if the weekly expected hours are low.

Handling Multiple Overtime Rules

ClockIt's rules engine can apply both weekly (Federal) and daily (State) overtime rules simultaneously, ensuring you always pay the higher amount required.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does federal law require daily overtime?: No, the FLSA only requires overtime for hours worked over 40 in a workweek.
What if weekly and daily overtime overlap?: You do not pyramid (stack) them. You calculate both and pay the greater amount, or count daily overtime hours towards the weekly threshold but don't pay 1.5x twice for the same hour.

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