Policies and Regulations

REGULATION TITLE: Overtime

APPLIES TO: Non-Exempt Staff

ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY: Office of Human Resources

APPROVED BY: Board of Regents

EFFECTIVE DATE: June 12, 2026

NEXT REVIEW DATE: June 12, 2028

REGULATION STATEMENT:

Kentucky State University (KSU) compensates employees for every hour worked and observes all requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and pertinent Kentucky labor statutes. Non-exempt employees who physically work more than forty (40) hours in a designated workweek are entitled to overtime pay. This regulation establishes (1) KSU's definition of overtime, (2) the conditions under which overtime work may be authorized, and (3) the responsibilities of employees and supervisors to ensure accurate timekeeping and lawful compensation.

DEFINITIONS:

Exempt Employee

An individual whose position meets one or more exemption tests under the FLSA (executive, administrative, professional, etc.) and is therefore not eligible for overtime pay.