Overtime Pay in Arkansas
State-specific overview · Employment Law
Arkansas follows federal overtime rules; state law does not mandate additional overtime pay requirements.
How Arkansas treats Overtime Pay
Arkansas has no state-specific overtime law and relies on the FLSA for overtime protections. Employers must pay overtime at 1.5 times the regular rate for hours exceeding 40 per week. Arkansas does not impose stricter daily or weekly thresholds beyond the federal standard.
The general definition of Overtime Pay
Compensation at an increased rate for hours worked beyond the standard workweek, typically 1.5 times the regular wage.
Overtime pay is extra compensation that employers must provide when employees work more than a certain number of hours per week, usually 40 hours. Under federal law, overtime must be paid at one and a half times the employee's regular hourly rate (called "time and a half"). Some states require overtime for hours over 8 in a single day or for the seventh consecutive day worked. Certain employees, like managers and salaried professionals, may be exempt from overtime requirements. Employers who fail to pay overtime owe back wages plus penalties.
Read the full Overtime Pay entry →This page is a plain-English reference and is not legal advice. State laws change frequently. For specific situations consult a licensed attorney in Arkansas.