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Question of the Week: How Do I Calculate Overtime When an Employee Takes PTO During the Same Week?

Question of the Week
JANUARY 21, 2026
QUESTION

How do I calculate overtime when an employee takes PTO and gets paid for more than 40 hours in the workweek?
ANSWER

You’re only required to pay overtime when a nonexempt employee works more than 40 hours in a workweek. Paid time the employee didn’t work—such as vacation, paid holidays, or sick leave—doesn’t count towards hours worked for overtime purposes.

This Q&A does not constitute legal advice and does not address state or local law.
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