Does Georgia have daily overtime?

No. Georgia follows federal FLSA rules, requiring overtime only for hours over 40 in a workweek.

What is the overtime rate in Georgia?

Overtime in Georgia is 1.5 times the regular rate of pay for hours over 40 in a workweek.

Does Georgia have a lower state minimum wage?

Yes. Georgia's state minimum wage is $5.15/hour, but most employees are covered by the higher federal minimum wage of $7.25/hour.

Are agricultural workers entitled to overtime in Georgia?

Agricultural workers are generally exempt from overtime requirements under federal law, which applies in Georgia.

How is overtime calculated in Georgia?

Overtime is 1.5 times the regular hourly rate for hours over 40 in a workweek.

Georgia Overtime Calculator

Calculate your overtime pay in Georgia with state-specific rules and federal FLSA compliance.

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Georgia Overtime Laws

Georgia follows federal FLSA overtime rules for most employers. Georgia does not have state-specific daily overtime requirements. Employees in Georgia must receive overtime pay at 1.5 times their regular rate for any hours worked over 40 in a single workweek. Georgia's state minimum wage is lower than federal, meaning most employees are covered by the higher federal minimum wage and FLSA overtime rules.

Legal Reference: Georgia Code § 34-4-3. Federal FLSA applies (29 U.S.C. § 207).

Georgia Overtime Rules Summary

Weekly Overtime

Hours over 40/week = 1.5x pay (Federal FLSA)

Daily Overtime

No general daily overtime requirement

Double Overtime

No general double overtime requirement

Overtime Rate

1.5x regular rate (2x for double OT)

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