Question 1

How is overtime calculated?

Accepted Answer

Overtime is usually paid at 1.5x your regular hourly rate (time-and-a-half) for hours worked beyond the weekly threshold (commonly 40 hours). Multiply overtime hours by 1.5 x hourly rate. Some employers pay double-time (2x) on holidays or over 12 hours/day.

Question 2

What is time-and-a-half?

Accepted Answer

Time-and-a-half means you earn 1.5 times your normal hourly wage for each overtime hour. At $20/hour, your overtime rate is $20 x 1.5 = $30/hour.

Question 3

Is overtime over 40 hours mandatory in the US?

Accepted Answer

Under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), most non-exempt employees must receive overtime pay at 1.5x for hours worked over 40 in a workweek. Some states like California also require daily overtime. Exempt employees (certain salaried roles) are not covered.

Question 4

Is my wage information private?

Accepted Answer

Yes. All calculations run entirely in your browser. No hourly rate, hours or pay data is ever sent to any server.