In Puerto Rico, overtime is more generous than the federal rule. Non-exempt employees earn time and a half after 8 hours (1.5x) in a day and after 40 hours in a week, and double time can apply on long days.
Overtime applies daily after 8 hours, weekly after 40, and on the statutory rest day. Workers hired before January 26, 2017 may keep greater prior benefits.
Overtime rules in Puerto Rico
| Type | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Daily | 8 hours (1.5x) |
| Weekly | 40 hours (1.5x) |
| 7th day | Statutory rest day (1.5x) |
At the Puerto Rico minimum wage of $10.50, the overtime rate is $15.75 an hour (1.5×).
Puerto Rico overtime calculator
Enter your rate and hours to see your overtime and total pay for the week.
Who is covered
Most hourly employees are non-exempt, which means they must be paid overtime. The main exemptions under the Fair Labor Standards Act are bona fide executive, administrative, professional, outside sales, and certain computer employees who are paid on a salary basis above the federal threshold. Job title alone does not decide it, the actual duties and pay do.