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FLSA Overtime Calculator Advisor

HOURS WORKED

In general, hours worked includes all time an employee must be on duty, or on the employer's premises or at any other prescribed place of work.  Also included is any additional time the employee is suffered or permitted (i.e., allowed) to work.  For more information see Fact Sheet #22: Hours Worked Under the Fair Labor Standards Act or visit the interactive FLSA Hours Worked Advisor.

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