Georgia Overtime & Paycheck Calculator
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Georgia Statutory Wage & Overtime Authority
Statutory Legal Citation: O.C.G.A. § 34-4-3
Georgia state minimum wage law specifies $5.15/hr, but federal FLSA rate of $7.25/hr applies to nearly all employees under federal jurisdiction.
Employee Statutory Rights (GA)
- ✓ Federal minimum wage protection of $7.25/hr under FLSA enterprise coverage.
- ✓ 1.5x regular rate of pay for hours worked over 40 per workweek.
- ✓ Protection from unlawful wage deductions under Georgia wage payment laws.
Employer Mandatory Obligations (GA)
- § Pay non-exempt employees at least bi-monthly or monthly.
- § Maintain accurate FLSA timecard records for at least 3 years.
- § Reimburse tip credit shortfalls.
Georgia Statutory Wage & Overtime FAQs
What is the minimum wage in Georgia for 2026? ↓
Under statutory citation O.C.G.A. § 34-4-3, the 2026 minimum wage in Georgia is $7.25 per hour. Employers paying below this baseline face Department of Labor back-pay audits and statutory interest penalties.
Does Georgia mandate daily overtime pay? ↓
Georgia follows the standard federal FLSA rule (Title 29 U.S.C. § 207). Overtime is calculated weekly for hours exceeding 40 hours in a 7-day workweek with no daily cap.
Can employers in Georgia take a tip credit against wage rates? ↓
Georgia permits employers to claim a maximum tip credit of $5.12/hr against tipped staff, requiring a minimum direct cash wage of $2.13/hr.
Common Georgia Payroll Compliance Traps & Audit Penalties
Attempting to pay state $5.15 rate to employees covered by federal FLSA.
Misclassifying hourly workers as independent contractors (1099).
Failing to pay for mandatory employee staff meetings.
Did Your Employer Violate Georgia Labor Law?
30-Second Diagnostic • Sourced from O.C.G.A. § 34-4-3
Based on Georgia labor code standards (O.C.G.A. § 34-4-3), your responses indicate potential statutory wage violations.
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Department of Labor & State Compliance Fine Exposure in Georgia
Under FLSA § 216(b), mandatory double back pay is assessed for unpaid overtime.
1 hour regular rate premium pay per workday missed under state law.
Waiting time statutory penalties for delayed final paycheck settlement.
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FLSA & GA Overtime Exemption Checklist
Determine if an employee is legally exempt from overtime under state and federal law
Earns at least $844/week ($43,888/yr federal minimum) or state higher threshold (e.g. CA $66,560/yr).
Primary duty involves managing business operations, directing 2+ staff, or exercising independent judgment.
Receives a predetermined, non-deductible salary regardless of quality or quantity of weekly work.
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