Oklahoma § 61-3 - Working day for public employees
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 61-3 — Working day for public employees, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 61-3. Working day for public employees
A. Except as provided in subsection B of this section, eight
(8) hours shall constitute a day's work for all public employees not
otherwise exempt from or covered by special provisions under the
federal Fair Labor Standards Act, 29 U.S.C.A., Section 201 et seq.
and regulations thereto. In cases where it may be necessary to work
more than eight (8) hours per calendar day which results in more
than forty (40) hours worked per week, all public employees not
otherwise exempt from or otherwise covered by special provisions
under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act and regulations related
thereto or other persons so employed shall be compensated in
accordance with the federal Fair Labor Standards Act and regulations
related thereto.
B. Public employees and public safety professionals may be
allowed to work in excess of eight (8) hours per day when such hours
are assigned as part of an alternative work schedule. In any case
where such work schedule results in an employee working in excess of
forty (40) hours per workweek who is not exempt from or covered by
special provisions under the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor
Standards Act, the employee shall be compensated in accordance with
the Fair Labor Standards Act and regulations related thereto. For
purposes of this section, “public safety professionals” means
sheriffs, deputy sheriffs, correctional officers, and persons in the
emergency medical service profession.
R.L. 1910, § 3757. Amended by Laws 1994, c. 242, § 44; Laws 2009,
c. 55, § 1, eff. July 1, 2009.
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 61-3
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 61-3 cover?
Section 61-3 ("Working day for public employees") is part of the Oklahoma Statutes, the codified statutory law of Oklahoma. 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 Oklahoma § 61-3?
A common citation format is "Oklahoma Statutes § 61-3" (Oklahoma). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Oklahoma official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Oklahoma attorney.
How does Oklahoma § 61-3 apply to my situation?
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