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For Fire & Police Personnel

7(k) Overtime Rules Are Complex. We Make Them Simple.

Firefighters and police officers have unique overtime rules under FLSA Section 7(k). Deductzen calculates your overtime premium accurately.

Calculate Your 7(k) Overtime

Public Safety Workers Face Unique Challenges

Complex Work Periods

7-day, 14-day, 28-day work periods with different overtime thresholds. The rules are different for fire and law enforcement.

Variable Thresholds

Fire protection has higher thresholds than law enforcement. A 14-day period? 106 hours for fire, 86 for police. It's confusing.

Missed Deductions

Many public safety workers don't realize they can deduct their overtime premium from taxes. That's money left on the table.

Built for Public Safety Overtime

Deductzen understands FLSA Section 7(k). Whether you're a firefighter working 24-hour shifts or a police officer on a rotating schedule, we calculate your overtime premium correctly.

  • Full FLSA Section 7(k) support
  • Fire protection and law enforcement thresholds
  • Flexible work period selection (7-28 days)
  • 24-hour and extended shift support
  • Professional reports for tax filing

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“As a firefighter, I work crazy hours. Deductzen finally made it easy to track my overtime and claim the deduction I deserve.”

James T.

Firefighter/Paramedic, City Fire Department

Public Safety Overtime Questions

What is FLSA Section 7(k)?

Section 7(k) of the Fair Labor Standards Act allows public safety employers to use extended work periods (7-28 days) with higher overtime thresholds. This recognizes the unique scheduling needs of fire protection and law enforcement.

What's the difference between fire and law enforcement thresholds?

Fire protection personnel have higher thresholds. For example, in a 14-day work period, firefighters reach overtime at 106 hours while law enforcement reaches it at 86 hours. Deductzen knows these differences and calculates accordingly.

Does 7(k) apply to private security?

No, Section 7(k) only applies to public sector fire protection and law enforcement employees. Private security companies must use standard overtime rules.

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See how much you could save with the public safety overtime deduction.

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