All 50 States + DC
Statute of limitations, minimum wage, and state-specific protections. Click on your state to learn more about specific laws and protections that apply to you, where you live or work.
Alabama
Alabama follows the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). There are no additional state-mandated overtime laws or extended statutes of limitations beyond federal rules.
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Alaska requires overtime pay not just for working over 40 hours in a week, but also for working over 8 hours in a single day.
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Arizona follows the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). However, certain municipalities such as Flagstaff and Tucson offer higher minimum wage protections for workers.
Read Full GuideArkansas
Arkansas follows the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). There are no additional state-mandated overtime laws or extended statutes of limitations beyond federal rules.
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California requires overtime pay for hours over 8 in a single workday and over 40 in a week, plus double-time for hours over 12 in a day, stronger than federal law. Workers are also entitled to 30-minute meal breaks for every 5 hours worked. Employers must reimburse all job-related expenses, pay your final paycheck on your last day, and provide additional pay if you work all 7 days in a week.
Read Full GuideColorado
Colorado requires time-and-a-half overtime pay for any work over 40 hours in a week, as well as over 12 hours in a single workday or 12 consecutive hours, and what many don't know is that it is whichever results in HIGHER pay. Also, non-exempt employees can be paid a salary but they must also receive overtime.
Read Full GuideConnecticut
Connecticut provides a high minimum wage and otherwise follows the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). There are no additional state-mandated overtime laws or extended statutes of limitations beyond federal rules.
Read Full GuideDelaware
Delaware follows the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). There are no additional state-mandated overtime laws or extended statutes of limitations beyond federal rules.
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Florida follows the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). There are no additional state-mandated overtime laws or extended statutes of limitations beyond federal rules.
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Georgia's state minimum wage is actually $5.15, but the federal $7.25 supersedes it for almost all employees. Overtime follows standard federal rules.
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Hawaii boasts an exceptionally long 6-year SOL for wage claims and requires employers to provide health insurance to employees working 20+ hours a week.
Read Full GuideIdaho
Idaho follows the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). There are no additional state-mandated overtime laws or extended statutes of limitations beyond federal rules.
Read Full GuideIllinois
Illinois enforces strict penalties under the Wage Payment and Collection Act (3-year SOL) and mandates paid leave that can be used for any reason. ORDISA also requires employers to provide employees a minimum of 24 hours of rest within every consecutive 7-day period.
Read Full GuideIndiana
Indiana follows the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). There are no additional state-mandated overtime laws or extended statutes of limitations beyond federal rules.
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Iowa follows the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). There are no additional state-mandated overtime laws or extended statutes of limitations beyond federal rules.
Read Full GuideKansas
Kansas defaults to the federal minimum wage and follows the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) for overtime. State-specific protections are minimal compared to federal guidelines.
Read Full GuideKentucky
Kentucky matches the federal minimum wage. However, it offers a longer statute of limitations for wage claims than the federal 2-year standard, providing extra time for workers to file.
Read Full GuideLouisiana
Louisiana follows the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). There are no additional state-mandated overtime laws or extended statutes of limitations beyond federal rules.
Read Full GuideMaine
Maine's minimum wage is indexed to inflation annually. The state provides one of the longest statutes of limitations in the country for unpaid wage recovery.
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Maryland follows the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) for overtime. State-specific protections are minimal compared to federal guidelines.
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Massachusetts law mandates triple damages (treble damages) for wage violations automatically, making it one of the strictest states for employer compliance.
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Following significant court rulings on the "adopt-and-amend" strategy, Michigan's wage path was adjusted to see higher annual jumps through 2026 and 2028.
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As of 2024, Minnesota eliminated the "small employer" rate. All employers must pay the inflation-adjusted minimum wage. However, Minneapolis/St. Paul have higher local rates.
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Mississippi follows the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). There are no additional state-mandated overtime laws or extended statutes of limitations beyond federal rules.
Read Full GuideMissouri
Missouri follows the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). There are no additional state-mandated overtime laws or extended statutes of limitations beyond federal rules.
Read Full GuideMontana
Montana adjusts its rate every January based on the Consumer Price Index. The state also prohibits the use of a "tip credit," meaning tipped workers receive the full minimum wage.
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Initiative 433, passed in 2022, scheduled annual $1.50 increases. 2026 marks the final step of the fixed increases before the rate moves to inflation-based adjustments.
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Nevada recently removed its two-tier system. All workers now receive the same minimum wage regardless of whether the employer offers health insurance benefits.
Read Full GuideNew Hampshire
New Hampshire follows the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). There are no additional state-mandated overtime laws or extended statutes of limitations beyond federal rules.
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New Jersey provides a very long 6-year window for claims. The 2026 rate is based on a CPI increase applied to the previous $15.49 base for large employers.
Read Full GuideNew Mexico
While the state floor is $12.00, cities like Santa Fe and Albuquerque have significantly higher local minimum wages that typically adjust every year.
Read Full GuideNew York
New York City, Long Island, and Westchester have a higher $17.00 rate for 2026. New York overtime laws are generally more protective than federal law, offering higher salary thresholds for exemptions, stricter duties tests, and specific protections for residential workers.
Read Full GuideNorth Carolina
North Carolina follows the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). There are no additional state-mandated overtime laws or extended statutes of limitations beyond federal rules.
Read Full GuideNorth Dakota
North Carolina follows the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). There are no additional state-mandated overtime laws or extended statutes of limitations beyond federal rules.
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Ohio follows the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). There are no additional state-mandated overtime laws or extended statutes of limitations beyond federal rules.
Read Full GuideOklahoma
Oklahoma follows the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). There are no additional state-mandated overtime laws or extended statutes of limitations beyond federal rules.
Read Full GuideOregon
Oregon overtime laws provide stronger protections than federal law, primarily through mandatory daily overtime for manufacturing employees and strict weekly limits. Oregon law generally prohibits employers from requiring or allowing employees to work more than 55 hours in a workweek, but an employee may work up to 60 hours if they voluntarily request or provide written consent to exceed the 55-hour limit.
Read Full GuidePennsylvania
Pennsylvania overtime laws generally mirror the federal FLSA but can offer stronger protections, including banning comp time in place of overtime pay for private employers, requiring rest periods after long shifts under Act 102, and pursuing stricter salary thresholds. Both laws require 1.5x pay for hours over 40 and apply similar exemptions, and employers must follow the more employee-favorable rule.
Read Full GuideRhode Island
Rhode Island completed its multi-year phase-in to $15.00 in 2025 and has moved to a $16.00 floor for 2026 to stay competitive with neighboring New England states.
Read Full GuideSouth Carolina
South Carolina follows the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). There are no additional state-mandated overtime laws or extended statutes of limitations beyond federal rules.
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South Dakota’s minimum wage is adjusted annually for inflation. The state allows for a training wage for workers under 20, but it must rise to the full rate after 90 days.
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Tennessee follows the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). There are no additional state-mandated overtime laws or extended statutes of limitations beyond federal rules.
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Texas follows the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). There are no additional state-mandated overtime laws or extended statutes of limitations beyond federal rules.
Read Full GuideUtah
Utah follows the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). There are no additional state-mandated overtime laws or extended statutes of limitations beyond federal rules.
Read Full GuideVermont
Vermont adjusts its rate annually based on the CPI or 5%, whichever is smaller. It can offer a generous 6-year statute of limitations for civil wage recovery actions.
Read Full GuideVirginia
Virginia follows the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). There are no additional state-mandated overtime laws or extended statutes of limitations beyond federal rules.
Read Full GuideWashington
Washington overtime laws go beyond federal standards by requiring much higher salaries for exemption, extending overtime rights to agricultural workers, and applying stricter rules on who qualifies as exempt. The state also bans overtime waivers and limits mandatory overtime in certain industries, giving workers broader protections overall.
Read Full GuideWest Virginia
West Virginia follows the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). There are no additional state-mandated overtime laws or extended statutes of limitations beyond federal rules.
Read Full GuideWisconsin
Wisconsin follows the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). There are no additional state-mandated overtime laws or extended statutes of limitations beyond federal rules.
Read Full GuideWyoming
Wyoming follows the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). There are no additional state-mandated overtime laws or extended statutes of limitations beyond federal rules.
Read Full GuideWashington DC
D.C. has one of the highest minimum wages in the country. This rate is adjusted every July 1st based on the CPI, ensuring it keeps pace with local inflation.
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