Under
certain prescribed conditions, employees of state and local government agencies
may receive compensatory time off
at a rate of not less than one and one-half hours for each overtime hour worked instead of cash payment for overtime. Among other
things, the regulations governing the use of compensatory time off (comp time)
impose limitations on the accrual of comp time, conditions regarding the use of
accumulated comp time, and requirements for “pay outs” of unused comp time.
Police,
fire fighters, emergency response personnel, and employees engaged in seasonal
activities may accrue up to 480 hours of comp time. Other public
sector employees may accrue up to 240 hours.
Additional compliance assistance resources
are available on the application of the FLSA to state and local government
employment:
