Generally a fixed period of 168 hours (7 consecutive 24-hour periods). The employer establishes the workweek. It may begin on any day of the week and at any hour of the day. Under FLSA, a workweek is 40 hours long with no daily hour limit.

ERI's 2026 Benefits Benchmarking Survey Highlights
Read More
United States and Canada Minimum Wage Updates - June 2026
Read More
Do Geographic Pay Differentials Account for Inflation?
Read MoreWHITE PAPERS

National Compensation Forecast April 2026
Read More
Compensation Strategies for Remote Work and Organizational Culture – Fall 2025
Read More
Planning Global Compensation Budgets for 2026 - January 2026
Read More
Common Compensation Terms and Formulas - January 2026