How many hours of overtime can an employee legally work in a week?

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tanjirookamado

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A manager asked me if there's a legal cap on how many hours overtime an employee can work. I know FLSA kicks in after 40 hours for non-exempt staff, but is there a federal maximum? Are there state-level limits or safety concerns HR should be flagging around excessive overtime?
 
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