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Montana Overtime Laws<\/h1>\n
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Agriculture is an essential part of Montana’s economy. If you land a job in the industry, you’ll be expected to work long hours without the benefit of overtime pay. Fortunately for many workers not involved in ranching or farming, Montana guarantees the right to overtime pay for any hours worked beyond 40 a week. However, there are numerous exceptions and exemptions that determine when this benefit is available. The following review will get you up to speed on Montana overtime law.<\/p>\r\n

Montana Overtime Law Summary<\/h2>\r\n

This chart highlights key provisions of overtime laws in Montana.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
State and Federal Statutes<\/th>\r\n
Montana Overtime Rules<\/th>\r\n
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  • Overtime is calculated based on the number of hours worked in a week (not each day)<\/li>\r\n
  • Farm and ranch workers are exempt from overtime<\/li>\r\n
  • No overtime is required for working holidays or weekends<\/li>\r\n
  • Persons employed in private homes whose duties consist of menial chores, such as babysitting, mowing lawns, and cleaning sidewalks;<\/li>\r\n
  • Computer systems analyst, programmer, software engineer, network administrator, or similarly skilled computer employee who earns at least $27.63 (2017)<\/li>\r\n
  • Healthcare workers on a pre-approved "8\/80" 14-day schedule<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>
Filing a Wage Complaint<\/th>\r\n