Utah Overtime Laws

If you currently work in Utah and work more than regular business hours, your employer may owe you overtime pay. Utah has its own state overtime laws and also follows the federal overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Essentially, employees in Utah must work at least 40 hours in a single work week before receiving overtime pay, which is counted as at least 1.5 times the employee's normal hourly wage.

UtahOvertime Law Overview

A summary of Utah overtime law is provided in the following chart.

State and Federal Statutes

Utah Code Â§ 34-30-8
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) overtime provision

Overtime Calculation Methods:

Hourly: Pay time and a half (1.5 times the regular rate) for hours worked in excess of 40 hours per workweek.

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.

Salary: Regular rate = Salary divided by the number of hours the salary is intended to compensate.
- 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.
- If the regular hours = 40: Pay time and a half for hours over 40.

Exempt from FLSA

The following classes of employees are not entitled to overtime pay in Mississippi (partial list)
- Minors under 16
- Executive employees
- Administrative employees
- Professional employees
- Outside salespeople

Note: State laws are always subject to change through the passage of new legislation, rulings in the higher courts (including federal decisions), ballot initiatives, and other means. While we strive to provide the most current information available, please consult an attorney or conduct your own legal research to verify the state law(s) you are researching.

No Daily Overtime Limit

Unlike some other states, Utah does not specify a daily limit for hours worked over a certain amount of hours in a single day. However, employers are free to contract with their employees to establish such a daily overtime limit if both parties agree.

Holiday and Vacation Pay in Utah

In general, Utah overtime laws do not require employers to provide holiday, vacation, or sick pay to their employees. However, if an employer establishes a policy that provides these kinds of pay, they must abide by the policy in a non-discriminatory manner.

Utah Overtime Exemptions

Some kinds of workers are exempted from Utah overtime laws, including:

Minors under 16
Executive employees
Administrative employees
Professional employees
Outside salespeople
Amusement park employees
Organized camp, religious or non-profit education employees (if the business does not operate more than seven months a year)
Employees employed in catching, taking, harvesting, cultivating, or farming of any kind of fish, shellfish, crustacean, sponges, or other types of sea life
Agricultural employees if they do not work more than 500 man-days or work part of a family farm
Any employee involved with weekly, semiweekly, or daily newspaper circulation
Any switchboard operator
Domestic employees
Criminal investigators
Some computer-related employees

Research the Law

Official State Codes
Utah State Laws
Utah Employment Laws
State Minimum Wage and Overtime Laws

Have Specific Questions About Utah Overtime Laws? Ask an Attorney

Although Utah's overtime laws appear relatively straightforward, there may be nuances that only a legal professional would know about. If you have specific questions about Utah overtime laws and how they apply to you, it's a good idea to speak with a skilled employment lawyer near you.