Hourly pay / OT Pay

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What is overtime pay?

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Overtime pay is the additional compensation earned by an employee for working more than the standard number of hours, typically over 40 hours in a week.

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How many hours is considered full-time work in a week?

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A full-time job is typically considered to be 40 hours per week.

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If an employee works 45 hours in a week, how many hours are considered overtime?

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5 hours are considered overtime.

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What is the formula to calculate weekly earnings?

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Weekly earnings = Hourly wage x Number of hours worked.

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If Mason earns $10.80 per hour and works 37 hours, how much does he earn?

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Mason earns $399.60 for a 37-hour week.

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If Emily works 36 hours at a rate of $28.46 per hour, what is her total earnings for the week?

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Emily earns $1,024.56 for the week.

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What is straight-time pay?

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Straight-time pay is the regular hourly wage paid for hours worked up to the standard workweek, typically 40 hours.

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What does 'time and a half' mean in terms of pay?

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'Time and a half' refers to a pay rate that is 1.5 times the regular hourly wage, usually applied to overtime hours.

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What is the difference between overtime pay and double time?

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Overtime pay is typically 1.5 times the regular rate, while double time is 2 times the regular rate, often applied to holidays or special circumstances.

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If an employee works 50 hours in a week, how many hours are paid at overtime rate?

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10 hours are paid at the overtime rate.