Overtime Pay in Montana
State-specific overview · Employment Law
Montana requires overtime pay at 1.5 times the regular wage for hours exceeding 40 per week.
How Montana treats Overtime Pay
Montana's overtime law applies to most employees and requires time-and-a-half compensation for all hours worked beyond 40 in a workweek. The state follows the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) standard without significant deviations. Certain exemptions apply to agricultural workers, domestic workers, and employees in specific industries. Employers must pay overtime wages by the next regular payday following the pay period in which the overtime was earned.
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 Montana.