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Does every state have the computer professionals exemption?  In a review of three states, it seems that most states follow federal laws when it comes to computer professionals.

In Oklahoma, there is no overtime provision.  Employers in Oklahoma apply the provisions of the F.L.S.A., without any application of any state overtime rules.  Computer professionals in Oklahoma are exempt from state overtime law if they are exempt under the F.L.S.A.’s overtime rules.

In Utah, like Oklahoma, there is no overtime provision.  Employers in Utah also apply the provisions of the F.L.S.A., without any application of any state overtime rules.  Computer professionals in Utah are exempt from state overtime law if they are exempt under the F.L.S.A.’s overtime rules.

In Virginia, there is no overtime provision, like Oklahoma and Utah.  Computer professionals in Virginia are exempt from state overtime law if they are exempt under the F.L.S.A.’s overtime rules.  Employers in Virginia apply the provisions of the F.L.S.A., without any application of any state overtime rules.