Overtime Pay in Virginia
State-specific overview · Employment Law
Virginia follows federal overtime rules with no state-specific enhancement; employers must pay 1.5× wages for hours over 40 weekly.
How Virginia treats Overtime Pay
Virginia has no state overtime law that exceeds federal Fair Labor Standards Act requirements. Employers must comply with the federal 40-hour workweek threshold and pay overtime at time-and-a-half for all hours beyond that. Certain exemptions (executive, administrative, professional) apply under federal standards. Virginia does not mandate daily overtime or impose stricter thresholds than federal law.
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 Virginia.