Texas Real Estate Brokerage Sales Apprentice Education (SAE) Practice Exam

Under the FLSA, when are Texas employers required to pay overtime?

1. After 32 hours in a week

2. After 35 hours in a week

3. After 40 hours in a week

4. After 45 hours in a week

The correct answer is: After 40 hours in a week

In Texas, as mandated by the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), employers are required to pay overtime for any hours worked in excess of 40 hours in a workweek. This federal law establishes a standard that applies not just in Texas but across the United States, indicating that employees must be compensated at a rate of at least one and a half times their regular hourly wage for every hour worked beyond the standard 40 hours. The rationale behind this regulation is to protect workers from being overworked without appropriate compensation. The FLSA aims to promote fair labor standards and ensure that employees are rewarded fairly for the extra effort they put in beyond the typical work hours. Knowing this threshold is crucial for both employees—and employers—to understand their rights and obligations concerning wages and hours worked.