Overtime Pay in Maine
State-specific overview · Employment Law
Maine requires overtime pay at 1.5 times the regular rate for hours over 40 per week, matching federal law with limited state-specific additions.
How Maine treats Overtime Pay
Maine generally follows the federal FLSA overtime threshold of 40 hours per week at 1.5 times the regular rate. The state has adopted the federal minimum wage and overtime framework without significantly stricter requirements for most private employers. Maine law requires employers to provide written notice of wage and hour policies. Certain industries and occupations may have specific rules, but the 40-hour weekly threshold is the primary state 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 Maine.