Daylight Saving Time Ends (Nov 3)

Daylight saving time ends annually at 2 a.m. local time on the first Sunday in November, and clocks will fall back one hour. This time shift may affect employers' obligations under minimum wage, overtime, and meal and rest break laws.

For example, if a nonexempt employee is working an eight-hour shift when the clocks turn back an hour, the employer must pay their regular wage for that extra hour of work and may need to pay overtime for that extra hour, depending on state law. Minimum wage laws apply to any hours worked.
Be Sure to Pay for Extra Hour of Work When Clocks Fall Back
SHRM | Nov 2023

Additional Articles

With just seven weeks until daylight saving time ends for the year, it's time to start preparing for those clocks to change.

Yes, despite some recent attempts, daylight saving time is still happening, the twice-a-year movement of clocks either backward or forward to account for more daylight in the mornings or evenings for millions of Americans.

In November, when daylight saving time ends, clocks will "fall back," meaning those affected will gain an extra hour of sleep. Things will reverse in March when it begins again for the year as we "spring forward" in time, losing an hour of sleep in the process.

When does daylight saving time end? What is it? What to know about 'falling back'
USA Today | Sep 2024

Daylight saving time will end and clocks will fall back one hour on Sunday, Nov. 3, in a reversion to standard time that dozens of states and millions of Americans say shouldn’t happen at all due to sleep disruption, increased risk of traffic accidents, worsening of mental health struggles and other unintended consequences.
Daylight Saving Time Ends In 6 Weeks—But These States Hope It Lasts Forever
Forbes | Sep 2024

It's that time of year again when daylight saving time is coming to a close — which means it's almost time for everyone in a US state other than Arizona or Hawaii to turn back their clocks. Starting at 2:00 a.m. CST on the first Sunday of every November, Daylight Saving Time will end. This year that date is Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024. Of course, this means an extra hour of sleep (thank you!). But if you're an employer, there's more to it. 
Daylight Saving Time Ends Soon: Prepare to 'Fall Back'
B2E Solutions | Aug 2024

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 3 million Americans work the overnight graveyard shift.
Daylight Saving Time 2024: Payroll Considerations
Axcet HR | Mar 2024

Employer Compliance with FLSA Wage and Hour Laws at the Beginning and End of Daylight Saving Time
Goldberg Segalla | Nov 2023

Employers should be cautious of how an extra hour of work might influence employees' daily and weekly limit of work hours. If they require staff to work an additional hour, employers must consult their provincial legislation to ensure work-hour limits are not exceeded.
Daylight Saving Time and Employee Pay: What Employers Need to Know
Peninsula | Oct 2023

Every situation and employer is different in how they handle Daylight Savings.  You should always consider state laws and labor agreements with collectively bargained employees.
How Daylight Saving Time Impacts Employee Pay
CS3 Technology | Mar 2023

Policies and Tools

Daylight Saving Time Policy
University of Missouri System

Time Reporting/Daylight Saving Time
University of Florida

General Policies On Workdays, Work Periods, Work Schedules, and Accommodations for Daylight Saving Time (DST)
State of Florida

Overtime Policy
SHRM

FLSA Hours Worked Advisor: Daylight Saving Time
FLSA Overtime Calculator Advisor
USDOL

The Official U.S. Time
Time.gov

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