Montana § 39-3-405 - Overtime Compensation
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 39-3-405 — Overtime Compensation, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 39-3-405. Overtime Compensation
Overtime compensation. (1) An employer may not employ any employee for a workweek longer than 40 hours unless the employee receives compensation for employment in excess of 40 hours in a workweek at a rate of not less than 1 1/2 times the hourly wage rate at which the employee is employed. (2) An overtime provision does not apply for farm workers. (3) Employers of students at an amusement or recreational area that operates on a seasonal basis who furnish the students with board, lodging, or other facilities may not employ the students for a workweek longer than 48 hours, unless the students receive compensation for their employment in excess of 48 hours in a workweek at a rate of not less than 1 1/2 times the hourly wage rate at which they are employed. (4) The application of the overtime provisions of subsection (1) to the employment of firefighters and law enforcement officers by the state must be consistent with the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, as amended, and consistent with regulations promulgated under the act.
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 39-3-405
What does Montana Code Annotated § 39-3-405 cover?
Section 39-3-405 ("Overtime Compensation") is part of the Montana Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Montana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Montana § 39-3-405?
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Is this the official text of Montana law?
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How does Montana § 39-3-405 apply to my situation?
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