Convert current salaried, exempt employees to salaried non-exempt or hourly non-exempt. Track the hours of work and limit hours of work to 40 per week, or less.Most employees in Washington who work more than 40 hours per week are required to receive overtime pay. Learn more about overtime pay requirements. To be exempt from FLSA and WMWA overtime regulations, a position's salary amount and job duties must meet criteria specified in the regulations. Washington labor laws cover various employment situations including areas like hiring and discrimination, pay, leave, breaks, workplace safety and much more. This state-specific guide covers labor and employment case law, statutes, rules, and regulations that HR professionals and clients often encounter All eligible employees that work more than 40 hours per week must be paid the overtime rate of no less than 1.5 times their regular hourly wage. All positions at Seattle U perform important work in support of our mission. Not all employees are eligible for overtime pay under Washington State law.