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Indiana Overtime Laws

Indiana follows Federal FLSA overtime rules with a minimum wage of $7.25/hr. From auto manufacturing along the I-65 corridor to logistics hubs in Indianapolis and steel mills in Gary, we fight to recover unpaid overtime for Indiana workers.

Time limits apply to wage claims. Each pay period that passes, the oldest week of your claim can expire. A free case review will tell you your deadline.
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βš–οΈ Legally reviewed by Paul M. Botros, Esq. β€” Employment & Wage Law Attorney, Licensed in Florida & Texas Β· Last updated July 7, 2026

Calculate Your Unpaid Overtime

Get an estimate of what you're owed in just 60 seconds. This calculator is based on federal FLSA laws and includes liquidated damages (double your unpaid wages).

How Are You Paid?

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Default is 1 year (52 weeks). Adjust if different.

Did You Perform Work Off-the-Clock?

This includes work before/after shifts, during breaks, or from home that wasn't recorded or paid.

This calculation is an estimate based on applicable labor laws. Your actual recovery may vary based on state laws and specific circumstances.

Indiana vs. Federal Overtime Laws

πŸ”‘ Key Fact: Indiana Mirrors Federal Rules

Indiana's overtime law mirrors federal FLSA. Overtime is required at 1.5x for hours over 40. The minimum wage is $7.25/hr. Claims are typically filed under FLSA for double damages and a longer lookback period.

Protection Indiana Federal (FLSA)
Minimum Wage $7.25/hr $7.25/hr
Overtime Rule Follows FLSA 1.5x after 40 hours
Tipped Wage $2.13/hr $2.13/hr
Statute of Limitations 2 Years 2 Years (3 if Willful)
Damages Unpaid Wages Double Damages (Liquidated)

Common Indiana Overtime Violations

πŸš— Auto Manufacturing

I-65 Corridor: Assembly line workers, quality inspectors, and maintenance staff at auto plants and supplier networks misclassified as salaried "team leads."

🏭 Steel & Heavy Manufacturing

Gary / Northwest IN: Steel mill and foundry workers paid day rates or flat shift differentials without proper overtime premium calculations.

πŸ“¦ Logistics & Warehousing

Indianapolis: At a major national logistics crossroads, warehouse workers denied pay for security checks, equipment setup, and mandatory pre-shift meetings.

πŸ’Š Pharmaceutical

Indianapolis: Lab technicians and production staff at pharmaceutical companies misclassified as exempt "professionals."

πŸ₯ Healthcare

Nurses and home health aides facing automatic lunch deductions despite working through breaks at Indiana hospitals and care facilities.

πŸ—οΈ Construction

Cash payments and straight-time for overtime hours, particularly in residential and road construction across the state.

Common Violations by Indiana Region

πŸ“ Indianapolis Metro

Logistics, Pharma, & Healthcare:

  • Warehouses: Unpaid security checks
  • Pharma: Lab tech misclassification
  • Hospitals: Meal break deductions

πŸ“ Northwest Indiana (Gary)

Steel & Heavy Industry:

  • Steel Mills: Day rate schemes
  • Refineries: Shift differential errors
  • Construction: Cash pay violations

πŸ“ Fort Wayne / South Bend

Auto & Manufacturing:

  • Auto Plants: Misclassified leads
  • RV Manufacturing: Piece rate issues
  • Retail: "Manager" overtime denial

What You Can Recover

Federal Damages

πŸ’° Double Damages

You get $2 for every $1 underpaid under FLSA liquidated damages.

πŸ“… 2-3 Year Recovery

Recover unpaid wages for the last 2 years (3 if willful).

πŸ“‹ Attorney Fees

The employer pays your legal fees if you win.

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Indiana overtime claims are filed under Federal FLSA β€” our core focus.

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Large employers have legal teams. With our national network, so do you.

Paul leads every case personally β€” strategy, negotiations, and courtroom work. Outside Texas and Florida, he appears by pro hac vice admission (the standard court permission that lets an out-of-state attorney litigate your case) and works alongside local counsel who handle state-specific procedure. This is how national wage-and-hour cases are litigated everywhere β€” your case is never simply referred out.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Indiana's overtime laws?

Indiana follows federal FLSA overtime rules: time-and-a-half for all hours over 40 in a workweek. The minimum wage is $7.25/hr.

Are auto plant workers in Indiana entitled to overtime?

Yes. Assembly line workers, quality inspectors, and maintenance staff are generally non-exempt under FLSA, regardless of their job title. Being called a "team lead" doesn't make you exempt.

Can warehouse workers in Indianapolis claim unpaid overtime?

Absolutely. Warehouse workers are almost always non-exempt. Common violations include unpaid security screening time, mandatory meeting time, and equipment setup time.

Are steel workers in Gary entitled to overtime?

Yes. Steel mill and foundry workers are generally non-exempt. Common violations include day rate pay without overtime premiums and failing to include shift differentials in the overtime rate calculation.

How far back can I claim unpaid wages in Indiana?

Under FLSA, you can recover unpaid wages for the last 2 years (3 years if willful).

Can I recover double damages in Indiana?

Yes. FLSA provides liquidated damages equal to your unpaid wages β€” effectively doubling your recovery, plus attorney fees.

Is mandatory overtime legal in Indiana?

Yes. Indiana follows federal law β€” employers can require overtime with no daily cap for adults. But mandatory hours are still paid hours: everything over 40/week earns 1.5x, and "we don't pay overtime" is never legal for non-exempt workers.

Does Indiana require lunch or rest breaks?

Not for adults β€” Indiana has no meal or rest break law for workers 18+. Short breaks you do get (under 20 minutes) must be paid under federal law, and automatically deducted lunches you worked through are recoverable wages.

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