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How Biweekly Overtime is Calculated
Under the US Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), overtime cannot be averaged over a two-week period. Even if you are paid biweekly, each workweek stands alone. Hours worked over 40 in Week 1 must be paid at overtime rates, regardless of how many hours are worked in Week 2.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a biweekly pay period?
A biweekly pay schedule occurs once every two weeks, resulting in 26 paychecks per calendar year.
Can an employer average 80 hours across two weeks to avoid overtime?
No. Overtime must be evaluated on a fixed 7-day workweek basis. Working 50 hours in week 1 and 30 hours in week 2 requires 10 hours of overtime pay for week 1.