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Pennsylvania Overtime Laws<\/h1>\n
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A paycheck is a major motivator for working. When you put in more than 40 hours per week you’ll likely receive overtime pay. However, not all employees qualify for this extra pay, especially if your job role is an exemption. Knowing when overtime pay is required<\/a> can be confusing, but it’s worth money in your pocket to understand the basics of Pennsylvania overtime and labor laws.<\/p>\r\n

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

This chart highlights key provisions of Pennsylvania overtime laws.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

State and Federal Statutes<\/p>\r\n<\/th>\r\n

Overtime Calculation Methods:<\/p>\r\n<\/th>\r\n

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  • Hourly: pay time and a half over 40 hours work\/week.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n
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    • Hourly Plus Bonus and\/or Commission: regular rate = (total hours times hourly rate) plus the workweek equivalent of the bonus and\/or commission, divided by the total hours in the workweek; then pay half of that regular rate for each overtime hour.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n
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      • Salary: regular rate = salary divided by the number of hours the salary is intended to compensate.
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        • If the regular hours are less than 40: add regular rate for each hour up to 40, then pay time and a half for hours over 40.<\/li>\r\n
        • If the regular hours = 40: pay time and a half for hours over 40.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>

Pennsylvania Overtime Rules<\/p>\r\n<\/th>\r\n

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  • Required over 40 hours at a rate of 1.5 time standard pay.<\/li>\r\n
  • Highly paid workers (+$100,000) may qualify for overtime pay.<\/li>\r\n
  • No mandatory overtime for working over 8 hours a day.<\/li>\r\n
  • 2-year statute of limitation for collecting unpaid overtime.<\/li>\r\n
  • Pennsylvania law requires overtime for computer employees.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>

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