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Overtime: Pennsylvania

This guide provides an in‑depth review of Pennsylvania overtime requirements, including employer coverage, calculation of the regular rate, workweek definitions, and compliance obligations.

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by Michael R. Galey, Fisher Phillips

Summary

Pennsylvania’s wage and hour law requires covered employers to pay nonexempt employees overtime for every hour worked in excess of 40 hours in a workweek. This guide provides an in-depth review of Pennsylvania employment law requirements HR must follow with respect to this law.

In this guide, learn about:

  • Overtime
    • Employer coverage
  • The regular rate
  • Defining the workweek
    • Alternative work periods
  • The fluctuating workweek
  • Industry-specific overtime requirements
  • Poster requirements
  • Future developments

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Jurisdiction: Pennsylvania

Latest updates

Updated to reflect amendments regarding salaried, nonexempt employees, effective August 5, 2022.

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