{"id":1662,"date":"2017-12-14T18:56:01","date_gmt":"2017-12-14T18:56:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jacksonwhitelaw.com\/az-labor-employment-law\/?page_id=1662"},"modified":"2023-11-11T17:51:42","modified_gmt":"2023-11-11T17:51:42","slug":"mandatory-overtime-legal-arizona","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jacksonwhitelaw.com\/az-labor-employment-law\/blog\/mandatory-overtime-legal-arizona\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Mandatory Overtime Legal In Arizona?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Introduction<\/h2>\n

The state of Arizona does not have any laws governing overtime. Instead, the state defers to federal law under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA<\/a>) of 1938.<\/p>\n

The FLSA offers just one piece of guidance on overtime: that employees are due time-and-a-half pay for any time worked over 40 hours in a single workweek. Employers cannot require off-the-clock overtime, but unfortunately, they have the right to impose mandatory overtime, and there is no cap on how much overtime they can require.<\/p>\n

However, if you believe you are being singled out for mandatory overtime due to discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, or national origin, or if your employer fails to compensate you for overtime work, then you might have a case against your employer.<\/p>\n

You can file a complaint with the Department of Labor\u2019s Wage and Hour Division (WHD) and request an investigation, and you have the right to file a civil lawsuit against the employer. Before you take action, though, it\u2019s best to consult with an employment-law attorney to determine the best course of action.<\/p>\n

While employees aren\u2019t afforded much protection regarding overtime, there are a handful of core rights guaranteed by federal law. This includes:<\/p>\n