Overtime Pay in New Jersey
State-specific overview · Employment Law
New Jersey follows federal FLSA overtime standards of 1.5 times pay for hours over 40 per week.
How New Jersey treats Overtime Pay
New Jersey generally aligns with federal FLSA overtime requirements, mandating time-and-a-half compensation for hours exceeding 40 in a workweek. The state does not impose daily overtime thresholds or additional premium pay requirements beyond the federal standard. New Jersey's wage and hour laws focus on minimum wage and other protections rather than creating stricter overtime rules. Employers must comply with federal overtime regulations and applicable federal exemptions when operating in New Jersey.
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 Jersey.