Overtime Pay in New Hampshire
State-specific overview · Employment Law
New Hampshire follows federal FLSA overtime standards without imposing additional state-level overtime requirements.
How New Hampshire treats Overtime Pay
New Hampshire does not establish its own overtime pay requirements and instead defers to the federal Fair Labor Standards Act, which mandates 1.5 times regular pay for hours exceeding 40 per workweek. Employers in New Hampshire must comply with federal overtime rules and any applicable federal exemptions. The state has no daily overtime threshold or premium pay requirements beyond federal law. Employees in New Hampshire are protected by federal FLSA standards and enforcement mechanisms.
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 New Hampshire.