Does the law require overtime compensation to be at least 125% of the regular hourly rate?

  • 126-200%
  • 125%
  • Less than 125%
  • CBA
  • No provision
  • No Data

This map reflects policies as of 1 January 2022 in 135 countries covered by the Index. The maps are based on the Labour Rights Index 2022, produced by the WageIndicator Foundation and the Centre for Labour Research (WageIndicator Labour Law office).

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  • 23 countries set the overtime rate at 125% of the normal hourly rate. 
  • 91 countries set the overtime rate at 126-200% of the normal hourly rate.
  • 10 countries set the overtime rate at <125% of the normal hourly rate.
  • 8 countries set the overtime rate through collective bargaining.
  • 3 countries do not require overtime premium for workers working beyond normal working hours. 

https://labourrightsindex.org/heatmap-2022/2022-the-index-in-text-explanation/fair-wages