Overtime Pay in Rhode Island
State-specific overview · Employment Law
Rhode Island requires overtime pay for hours over 40 weekly at 1.5 times regular rate.
How Rhode Island treats Overtime Pay
Rhode Island's overtime law mirrors the federal FLSA requirement of 1.5 times the regular wage for hours exceeding 40 per week. The state has a higher minimum wage than the federal floor, which increases the base for overtime calculations. Rhode Island generally follows federal exemptions for certain employee categories.
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 Rhode Island.