Overtime Pay in Missouri
State-specific overview · Employment Law
Missouri has no state-specific overtime law and follows federal Fair Labor Standards Act requirements.
How Missouri treats Overtime Pay
Missouri does not impose its own overtime rules, so employers must comply with the federal requirement of 1.5 times the regular rate for hours over 40 per week. The state adopts federal exemptions and thresholds without modification or enhancement. Employers in Missouri are bound only by federal standards unless they choose to offer more favorable overtime terms. Missouri law does not require overtime pay beyond what the Fair Labor Standards Act mandates.
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 Missouri.