Double the Wage for Overtime Act of 2026

This bill proposes to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 , aiming to significantly increase the compensation rate for overtime work. It mandates that employers pay employees two times their regular rate for overtime hours, a notable increase from the current requirement of one and one-half times the regular rate. The proposed changes would modify several sections within the Act that define overtime compensation. If enacted, these new provisions are slated to take effect 180 days after the date of enactment , providing a transition period for businesses to adjust to the revised pay structure for extended work hours.