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Overtime Laws in Florida

When it comes to overtime laws, federal rules apply in Florida because the state has no specific laws regarding the payment of overtime. These federal requirements are understood by most workers to be the norm nationwide, and courts have historically enforced them in order to prevent employers from unfairly taking advantage of their workers. And, in general, these rules are straightforward. For example, non-exempt employees are eligible to receive overtime pay if they work more than 40 hours in one week. Overtime pay generally is considered to be one-and-a-half times the regular hourly rate. So in Florida, overtime wages are $11.51 per hour for every hour worked after 40 in the same week. However, note that working night or weekend hours does not necessarily mean an employee should earn overtime pay. Shift differentials must be agreed upon by the employer and employee.http://www.overtimelaws.co/florida-labor-laws.php