Question 1

How is overtime calculated?

Accepted Answer

In the US, overtime is typically calculated as hours worked beyond 40 in a workweek, paid at 1.5x the regular rate. Some states have daily overtime thresholds (e.g., California: over 8 hours per day).

Question 2

Are lunch breaks paid?

Accepted Answer

In the US, meal breaks of 30 minutes or more are generally unpaid under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Short rest breaks (5-20 minutes) are typically paid.

Question 3

What is time and a half?

Accepted Answer

Time and a half means 1.5 times the regular hourly rate. For a $20/hour worker, overtime pays $30/hour. Double time (2x) is sometimes required for holidays or excessive overtime.

Question 4

Can I use this for salaried employees?

Accepted Answer

This calculator is designed for hourly employees. Salaried employees are typically paid a fixed amount regardless of hours worked, though tracking hours can still be useful for compliance and project costing.

Time Card Calculator

Time Tracking Basics

Frequently Asked Questions

Related Tools

Age Calculator

Countdown Timer

Timezone Converter

Stopwatch