When does time and a half apply?

Under the US Fair Labor Standards Act, non-exempt employees must receive time and a half for all hours worked beyond 40 in a single workweek. Some states have daily overtime rules too.

How do I calculate my time and a half rate?

Multiply your regular hourly rate by 1.5. If you earn $18/hour, your time-and-a-half rate is $18 × 1.5 = $27/hour.

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Q: What does time and a half mean?

Time and a half means you are paid 1.5 times your regular hourly rate for overtime hours. For example, if your regular rate is $20/hour, your time-and-a-half rate is $30/hour ($20 × 1.5).

What is Time and a Half?

Time and a half means earning 1.5× your regular hourly rate for overtime hours. It is the minimum overtime rate required by the US Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) for non-exempt employees who work more than 40 hours in a week. If you earn $20/hr normally, your time-and-a-half rate is $30/hr.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does time and a half mean? +

Time and a half means your pay rate is multiplied by 1.5. For every hour of overtime, you earn your normal hourly wage plus half of it again. Example: $20/hr × 1.5 = $30/hr overtime rate.

When is time and a half required by law? +

In the US, the FLSA requires time and a half for non-exempt employees working more than 40 hours per week. Some states (like California) also require it for hours over 8 in a single workday.

Is time and a half required on weekends or holidays? +

Federal law does not require overtime pay specifically for weekends or holidays — it is based on total hours worked per week. However, many employers voluntarily pay time and a half or double time on holidays.

What is the difference between time and a half and double time? +

Time and a half = 1.5× your regular rate. Double time = 2× your regular rate. Double time is typically paid for extreme overtime (e.g., over 12 hrs/day in California) or holidays, depending on your employer's policy or state law.

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