Does Maine have daily overtime?

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

What is the overtime rate in Maine?

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

Does Maine have a higher salary threshold for exemption?

Yes. Maine has its own salary threshold that is typically higher than the federal threshold for exempt employees.

Are agricultural workers entitled to overtime in Maine?

Maine has extended some overtime protections to agricultural workers, partially closing the historical exemption.

How is overtime calculated in Maine?

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

Maine Overtime Calculator

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

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All calculations are based on current state and federal overtime laws.

Maine Overtime Laws

Maine generally requires covered employees to receive overtime at 1.5 times the regular rate after 40 hours in a workweek. Maine does not impose a general daily overtime threshold, although exemptions and industry-specific rules may apply.

Legal Reference: Maine Revised Statutes Title 26, § 664

Maine 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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