🇺🇸 United States
Employment Law
Key employment obligations for United States — leave entitlements, notice periods, working hours, termination rules, and HR compliance for employers hiring in-country.
Employment Rules at a Glance
Minimum Wage
USD 7.25 bi-weekly
Annual Leave
—
Sick Leave
—
Notice Period
—
Probation Period
—
Maternity Leave
—
Paternity Leave
—
Overtime Rate
1.5x standard rate
Max Working Hours
—
13th Month Pay
Not required
Working Hours
Standard Hours
40hrs/week
Overtime Rate
1.5x rate
Daily OT Threshold
8hrs/day
Weekly OT Threshold
40hrs/week
40 hour week overtime at 1.5x after 40 hours no federal max
Official source ↗Termination & Redundancy
Min Notice Period
0days
Max Probation
3months
Severance
Not required
Garden Leave
Permitted
Notice Period Formula
At-will employment — no statutory notice in most states; WARN Act requires 60 days for mass layoffs of 100+ employees
Severance Calculation
No federal statutory requirement; employer discretion or per employment contract
Redundancy Rules
WARN Act applies to employers with 100+ employees. State mini-WARN laws may impose stricter requirements.
Important Notes
At-will employment is the default in 49 states. Montana is the only state with just-cause termination requirement.
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Employment law data is sourced from official government publications and updated monthly. This information is for guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Always consult a qualified employment lawyer for United States-specific obligations.
About This Data
- ✓ Sourced from official government publications
- ✓ Updated monthly — always current rules
- ✓ For guidance only — not legal advice
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