Overtime Pay in Florida
State-specific overview · Employment Law
Florida requires overtime at 1.5 times the regular rate for hours over 40 per week, with no state-specific enhancements.
How Florida treats Overtime Pay
Florida adopts the federal FLSA standard of 1.5x pay for weekly hours exceeding 40, with no additional state overtime premium. The state does not mandate daily overtime or higher multipliers. Florida law covers most private employees, excluding certain exempt categories under state and federal definitions. Employers must pay overtime wages in accordance with their regular pay schedule.
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 Florida.