Overtime Pay in Minnesota
State-specific overview · Employment Law
Minnesota requires overtime pay at 1.5 times the regular rate for hours over 40 per week.
How Minnesota treats Overtime Pay
Minnesota adheres to the federal 40-hour weekly standard for overtime eligibility, with time-and-a-half as the required rate. The state has specific overtime rules for certain industries, including home care workers and farm workers, which may differ from the standard threshold. Employers must pay overtime wages promptly, generally by the next regular payday. Minnesota law provides limited exemptions and generally does not allow employers to average hours across multiple weeks.
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 Minnesota.