Overtime Pay in North Dakota
State-specific overview · Employment Law
North Dakota follows federal overtime standards: 1.5 times regular pay for hours exceeding 40 per week.
How North Dakota treats Overtime Pay
North Dakota has no state-specific overtime law that differs from the federal Fair Labor Standards Act, so federal rules apply. Employers must pay overtime at 1.5 times the regular rate for all hours worked over 40 in a workweek. Certain employees classified as exempt—including executives, administrators, and professionals—are not entitled to overtime pay if they meet federal salary and duty requirements. Employers must maintain detailed records of hours and wages for all non-exempt employees.
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 North Dakota.