Overtime rules in Hawaii
Hawaii's overtime rule is weekly, like the federal rule.
When is overtime owed in Hawaii?
Employees have the right to overtime of at least one and one-half times their regular rate for all hours worked over 40 in a workweek.
Who is exempt?
The Hawaii Wage and Hour Law exempts certain types of employment, such as outside salespersons and employees in an executive, administrative, supervisory or professional capacity. Being salaried alone does not make someone exempt.
General information, AI-prepared and checked against the official sources listed, not legal advice. Laws change, and cities, contracts and union agreements can add rules. Last reviewed October 2026. How answers are made
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