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Kentucky Statutory Wage & Overtime Authority
Statutory Legal Citation: KRS 337.275
Kentucky minimum wage is $7.25/hr. Includes a 7th consecutive day overtime rule requiring 1.5x pay for employees working 7 days in a single workweek.
Employee Statutory Rights (KY)
- ✓ 7th consecutive day overtime: 1.5x pay for working 7 days in a workweek under KRS 337.050.
- ✓ Statutory minimum wage of $7.25/hr.
- ✓ Weekly overtime at 1.5x over 40 hours.
Employer Mandatory Obligations (KY)
- § Pay 1.5x regular rate for work on the 7th consecutive day.
- § Pay employees at least semimonthly.
- § Maintain detailed payroll logs.
Kentucky Statutory Wage & Overtime FAQs
What is the minimum wage in Kentucky for 2026? ↓
Under statutory citation KRS 337.275, the 2026 minimum wage in Kentucky is $7.25 per hour. Employers paying below this baseline face Department of Labor back-pay audits and statutory interest penalties.
Does Kentucky mandate daily overtime pay? ↓
Kentucky 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 Kentucky take a tip credit against wage rates? ↓
Kentucky 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 Kentucky Payroll Compliance Traps & Audit Penalties
Overlooking Kentucky 7th consecutive day overtime rule.
Failing to make up tip credit shortfalls.
Unlawful paycheck deductions.
Did Your Employer Violate Kentucky Labor Law?
30-Second Diagnostic • Sourced from KRS 337.275
Based on Kentucky labor code standards (KRS 337.275), your responses indicate potential statutory wage violations.
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Department of Labor & State Compliance Fine Exposure in Kentucky
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 & KY 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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