Federal overtime law (FLSA) - 2026
Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, non-exempt employees must receive overtime pay of at least 1.5× their regular rate for all hours worked over 40 in a workweek. As of July 2024, salaried workers earning under $43,888/year are also eligible for overtime.
Utah overtime law - key rules
Official overtime requirements under 29 U.S.C. § 207
Utah overtime law overview
Utah has no state overtime law. Federal FLSA rules apply: 1.5x pay for all hours over 40 per workweek.
Utah has no state overtime law. Utah workers rely on the federal FLSA for overtime protections. Utah does not provide daily overtime protections.
Governing law
Utah overtime requirements are governed by Federal FLSA applies (29 U.S.C. § 207). This law establishes when overtime pay is required and at what rate.
The official authority for overtime enforcement in Utah is the Utah Labor Commission. To report an overtime violation or get official guidance, contact the Utah Labor Commission directly.
What if my employer is not paying overtime?
If your employer owes you unpaid overtime, you have the right to file a wage claim with the Utah Labor Commission or with the federal U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division. You may recover unpaid overtime wages plus an equal amount in liquidated damages, plus attorney fees. Most states allow recovery of back wages going back 2-3 years. Under the federal FLSA you can recover up to 2 years of back pay (3 years for willful violations).
Official sources for Utah overtime law:
- Utah Labor Commission - Utah wage and hour enforcement authority
- U.S. Department of Labor - Overtime Pay - federal FLSA overtime rules and exemptions
- DOL Fact Sheet 23 - how to calculate overtime pay correctly
Data: 29 U.S.C. § 207 and federal FLSA 29 U.S.C. 207. Last verified: 2026. Consult a wage and hour attorney for advice specific to your situation.
Overtime pay calculator - federal (FLSA) 2026
Calculate your time-and-a-half and double time pay based on your state's overtime rules
This calculator estimates gross overtime pay before taxes and deductions. Actual take-home pay will be lower. Some workers are exempt from overtime under FLSA - including certain managers, professionals, and commissioned employees. Consult an employment attorney if you believe your employer is not paying required overtime.
Frequently asked questions - overtime pay
How overtime pay is calculated
Under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), non-exempt employees must receive at least 1.5 times their regular hourly rate for every hour worked over 40 in a single workweek. This is commonly called "time and a half."
The formula is: Overtime Pay = (Hourly Rate × 1.5) × Overtime Hours. Your total weekly pay = Regular Pay + Overtime Pay.
Some states - including California, Alaska, Colorado, and Nevada - have additional daily overtime rules that require overtime pay after 8 hours in a single workday, regardless of your total weekly hours. California also requires double time (2×) after 12 hours in a day.