What is the difference between overtime, holiday and regular pay?

Kyle Rayner
Kyle Rayner

The difference between regular, overtime and holiday pay is as follows:

  • Regular pay – A non-exempt employee’s regular rate of pay must not be less than the highest federal minimum wage, state minimum wage or local minimum wage in effect when work is performed.
  • Overtime pay – As defined by the FLSA, overtime pay is 1.5 times the employee’s regular rate of pay for each hour worked over 40 in a workweek. States may have their own overtime standards, which employers must follow.
  • Holiday pay – Although not a federal requirement, some employers will offer their employees paid time off for holidays or pay them at higher rates for time worked on a holiday.

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