Overtime Pay Activity

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What is overtime pay?

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Overtime pay is the additional compensation paid to employees who work more than the standard hours, typically over 40 hours in a week.

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How is overtime pay calculated for double-time?

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Double-time is calculated at twice the employee's regular hourly rate for hours worked beyond the standard limit.

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What is time-and-a-half pay?

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Time-and-a-half pay is calculated at 1.5 times the employee's regular hourly rate for hours worked beyond the standard limit.

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If an employee earns $12.48 per hour, what is their overtime pay rate for double-time?

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The overtime pay rate for double-time would be $24.96 per hour.

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Calculate the total pay for an employee who worked 51.5 hours at $12.48 per hour with double-time for overtime.

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Total pay = (40 hours x $12.48) + (11.5 hours x $24.96) = $786.24.

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Calculate the total pay for an employee who worked 52 hours at $9.35 per hour with time-and-a-half for overtime.

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Total pay = (40 hours x $9.35) + (12 hours x $14.03) = $542.36.

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What is the regular pay for 40 hours at $11.13 per hour?

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Regular pay = 40 hours x $11.13 = $445.20.

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How much does Frank earn for 8.5 hours of overtime at time-and-a-half?

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Overtime pay = 8.5 hours x $16.70 = $140.95.

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If Mary worked 37.75 hours at $13.25 per hour, what is her total pay?

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Total pay = 37.75 hours x $13.25 = $500.19.

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For how many hours is Terri paid $9.35 if she worked 53.75 hours?

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Terri is paid $9.35 for 40 hours.