New Mexico Overtime Laws

New Mexico State Overtime Exemptions

New Mexico state overtime pay laws are very closely modeled after the federal standards for overtime pay outlined in the FLSA (Fair Labor Standards Act). Under both New Mexico state laws and federal laws, the following types of employees in New Mexico are exempt from, or not entitled to, overtime pay:

New Mexico State Overtime Exemptions

New Mexico state overtime pay laws are very closely modeled after the federal standards for overtime pay outlined in the FLSA (Fair Labor Standards Act). Under both New Mexico state laws and federal laws, the following types of employees in New Mexico are exempt from, or not entitled to, overtime pay:

  • Administrators
  • Executives
  • Professionals

While this part of New Mexico overtime pay exemption law is fairly standard, the following additional types of employees also may not be entitled to overtime pay in New Mexico:

  • Independent contractors
  • Outside sales workers who set their own hours
  • Some agriculture and farm workers
  • Workers in the transportation industry
  • Employees who reside and work at the same location

Free New Mexico Overtime Lawsuit Consultations

The statute of limitations for overtime pay lawsuits in New Mexico ensures that plaintiffs in overtime pay lawsuits may collect back pay for up to two years prior to the date on which they filed their lawsuit claim, but it often takes the experience and resources of an employment lawyer to ensure cheated workers recover the full compensation to which they are entitled. If you believe your right to overtime pay as a non-exempt Colorado employee has been violated, we encourage you to contact a highly regarded overtime lawyer from Phillips Dayes Law Firm to schedule a free legal consultation.