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California Overtime Rules:
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The California Work Week Calculator helps employees and employers calculate regular and overtime hours according to California's overtime laws, which are among the most protective in the United States.
The calculator follows California overtime rules:
The calculator determines the greater of daily or weekly overtime to ensure proper compensation.
Details: Proper overtime calculation is crucial for compliance with California labor laws, ensuring fair compensation for employees, and avoiding potential legal issues and penalties for employers.
Tips: Enter daily hours for each day of the week. The calculator will automatically determine regular hours, daily overtime, weekly overtime, and total overtime according to California regulations.
Q1: What is the daily overtime threshold in California?
A: California requires 1.5x pay for hours worked beyond 8 in a single day, and 2x pay for hours beyond 12 in a single day.
Q2: How is weekly overtime calculated?
A: Employees receive 1.5x pay for hours worked beyond 40 in a work week, regardless of daily hours.
Q3: What about the 7th day rule?
A: California requires 1.5x pay for the first 8 hours on the 7th consecutive day of work, and 2x pay for hours beyond 8 on the 7th day.
Q4: Are there exceptions to these rules?
A: Some exemptions apply for certain professions (e.g., doctors, outside salespeople) and alternative workweek schedules, but most employees are covered.
Q5: How does California compare to federal overtime laws?
A: California's overtime laws are more generous to employees than federal standards, requiring daily overtime and having a lower weekly threshold.