Overtime Pay in Hawaii
State-specific overview · Employment Law
Hawaii requires overtime pay at 1.5 times the regular wage for hours over 40 per week, with no daily overtime threshold.
How Hawaii treats Overtime Pay
Hawaii follows the federal Fair Labor Standards Act minimum, paying overtime for all hours exceeding 40 in a workweek at time-and-a-half. The state does not impose a daily overtime requirement, so working 12 hours in a single day does not automatically trigger overtime unless the weekly total exceeds 40 hours. Agricultural workers and certain other exempt categories follow different rules. Employers must pay overtime unless the employee qualifies for a specific statutory exemption.
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 Hawaii.