Overtime in Virginia is set at 1.5 times the regular hourly rate for workers who exceed 40 hours a week. Generally, your employer must pay you overtime pay if you work more than 44 hours in a week.In terms of overtime, the law states that all hours worked in excess of 40 in a seven-day period must be paid at a rate of 1.5x the normal hourly wage. No overtime on a daily basis. Overtime work shall be authorized in advance of work being performed to cover only unusual working requirements or emergencies. Definitions. • Overtime pay: Pay for physically working beyond 40 hours per week at one and one- half times the employee's. Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). An employee at work. Overtime Guidelines. The provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) cover all GMU employees.