How overtime is paid
Under the US Fair Labor Standards Act, non-exempt employees must be paid at least one and a half times their regular rate for hours over 40 in a workweek. Some states, such as California, also require daily overtime and double time in certain cases, and some employers pay double time on holidays by policy. Salaried exempt employees generally do not get overtime.
At $24 an hour, eight hours of time-and-a-half adds $288 to a $960 regular week.
Common questions
What is time and a half for $20 an hour?
$30 an hour.
Is overtime taxed more?
No, it is taxed as ordinary income, though a larger paycheck can mean more withholding that week. Check current rules, as some US tax changes affect overtime deductions.
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