Overtime in Delaware

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Published July 14, 2026 • By DocketMath Team

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Delaware overtime: min wage authority is 19 Del. C. § 902(a)(5); min wage effective date is 2025-01-01.

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Citation: 29 U.S.C. § 207(a)(1) (FLSA)

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Min Wage Authority: 19 Del. C. § 902(a)(5)
Min Wage Effective Date: 2025-01-01
Min Wage Effective Rate: 15
Min Wage Verbatim: (a) Except as may otherwise be provided under this chapter, every employer shall pay to every employee in any occupation wages of a rate: ... (5) Not less than $15.00 per hour effective January 1, 2025. (19 Del. C. § 902(a))

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Overtime in Delaware

In Delaware, overtime pay is governed by the federal Fair Labor Standards Act, which requires overtime for hours worked beyond 40 in a single workweek. The federal rule, found at 29 U.S.C. § 207(a)(1), sets the standard for overtime compensation. The exact rate and formula for calculating overtime are established under that statute, and the official Department of Labor source provides complete details on how the calculation works. A worked example below demonstrates the process using the verified figure of $300.00. The law also provides specific exceptions and factors that may affect eligibility. To estimate a particular overtime amount, users can run their own numbers through the calculator.

Wage calculation example

For a Delaware wage or overtime example, use only values backed by the verified rule packet. The verified packet cites 29 U.S.C. § 207(a)(1) (FLSA) (https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/overtime).

Example inputs:

Hourly rate: $20
Hours at issue: 10
Applied multiplier: 1.5x

Calculation:

Multiply the hourly rate by the hours at issue.
Apply the verified multiplier when the claim type requires it.
Example amount: $300.00

This example is generated from packet-backed values. Confirm coverage, exemptions, lookback periods, and liquidated-damages rules before relying on the amount.