Overtime in North Dakota
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Published July 14, 2026 • By DocketMath Team
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North Dakota overtime: min wage authority is N.D. Cent. Code § 34-06-22(1)(c) — fixed at $7.25/hr effective July 24, 2009; commissioner has discretionary rulemaking authority under § 34-06-22(2) but has not adjusted upward (rate has been static for 17 years); min wage effective date is 2009-07-24.
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Citation: N.D. Admin. Code § 46-02-07-02(4) (overtime); N.D. Cent. Code § 34-06-22 (minimum wage)
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- Min Wage Authority: N.D. Cent. Code § 34-06-22(1)(c) — fixed at $7.25/hr effective July 24, 2009; commissioner has discretionary rulemaking authority under § 34-06-22(2) but has not adjusted upward (rate has been static for 17 years)
- Min Wage Effective Date: 2009-07-24
- Min Wage Effective Rate: 7.25
- Minimum Wage: 7.25
This page provides general legal information and calculation tools, not legal advice. DocketMath is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation, and using this site does not create an attorney-client relationship. Laws change and exceptions apply, so deadlines and amounts specific to your situation should be confirmed with a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction.
Overtime in North Dakota
In North Dakota, overtime pay is required when an employee works more than 40 hours in a single workweek, as established by N.D. Admin. Code § 46-02-07-02(4). The rule adopts the standard federal overtime threshold: one week of 40 hours. For each hour beyond that 40-hour limit, the employer must pay at least one and one-half times the employee’s regular rate of pay. The state’s minimum wage law under N.D. Cent. Code § 34-06-22 sets a base hourly floor, but the overtime premium applies regardless of whether the employee earns exactly that minimum or a higher wage. The verified figure of $300.00 may appear in a related calculation or penalty context within the official source. Specific exceptions and factors are detailed in the regulation. Use the DocketMath calculator below to estimate your own overtime entitlement based on your hours and pay rate.
Wage calculation example
For a North Dakota wage or overtime example, use only values backed by the verified rule packet. The verified packet cites N.D. Admin. Code § 46-02-07-02(4) (overtime); N.D. Cent. Code § 34-06-22 (minimum wage) (https://ndlegis.gov/prod/acdata/pdf/46-02-07.pdf).
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.
Wage calculation example
For a North Dakota wage or overtime example, use only values backed by the verified rule packet. The verified packet cites N.D. Admin. Code § 46-02-07-02(4) (overtime); N.D. Cent. Code § 34-06-22 (minimum wage) (https://ndlegis.gov/prod/acdata/pdf/46-02-07.pdf).
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.
Estimate your own result: every situation has exceptions that can change the outcome. Use the overtime calculator to estimate your specific figure.
This page provides general legal information and calculation tools, not legal advice. DocketMath is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation, and using this site does not create an attorney-client relationship. Laws change and exceptions apply, so deadlines and amounts specific to your situation should be confirmed with a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction.
