Overtime Pay in Oklahoma
State-specific overview · Employment Law
Oklahoma follows federal overtime rules: time-and-a-half for hours over 40 per week.
How Oklahoma treats Overtime Pay
Oklahoma has no state overtime law that differs from the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Employers must pay 1.5 times the regular rate for all hours worked beyond 40 in a workweek. Certain exemptions apply, such as for executive, administrative, and professional employees. Oklahoma defers entirely to federal overtime requirements.
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 Oklahoma.