State labor Law Guide
Overtime rules, minimum wage, and filing deadlines change the moment you cross state lines. Search your state below to see the wage protections that apply to you.
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Why Your State Matters
Federal law sets basic rules, but where you work often decides how much you are owed, what kind of case you are eligible for, and how long you have to claim it.
The Federal Minimum
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) sets a national minimum wage and requires overtime after 40 hours in a workweek. Every state must meet this floor, but many go further.
State-Specific Protections
Some states add daily overtime, mandatory meal and rest breaks, predictive scheduling, or paid sick leave that the FLSA does not require at all.
Deadlines Are Different
The statute of limitations on a wage claim can run anywhere from 2 to 6 years depending on your state and the type of claim you have.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. If your state does not have its own overtime law, federal law still protects many workers. Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), most eligible employees must receive overtime pay at 1.5 times their regular rate of pay for hours worked over 40 in a workweek. Some states provide even stronger overtime protections, but when they do not, the FLSA sets the minimum standard. Not every worker qualifies for overtime, so eligibility depends on factors such as your job duties, how you are paid, and whether a legal exemption applies.
In most cases, the labor laws that apply are based on where you physically perform the work, not where your employer is based. If you work in Texas but your employer is based in Delaware, Texas and federal law generally govern your claim.
It depends on your state and the type of claim. Deadlines in this guide range from 2 to 6 years. Because the clock is running now, it is worth having your situation reviewed as soon as possible.
Yes. When state law offers more protection than federal law, such as a higher minimum wage or a longer filing deadline, you are generally entitled to whichever standard benefits you more.
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