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California overtime laws require employers to pay non-exempt employees overtime pay for hours worked beyond the standard 8-hour workday or 40-hour workweek. The calculation follows specific multipliers based on California labor laws.
The calculator uses the California overtime formula:
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Explanation: California law requires 1.5x pay for the first 8 overtime hours and 2x pay for any hours beyond 8 in a single workday.
Details: California has some of the most employee-friendly overtime laws in the US. Overtime is calculated daily rather than weekly, and double time is required after 12 hours in a day or after 8 hours on the 7th consecutive day of work.
Tips: Enter total overtime hours worked and your regular hourly rate. The calculator will automatically apply California's overtime multipliers (1.5x for first 8 hours, 2x for additional hours).
Q1: What counts as overtime in California?
A: Any hours worked beyond 8 in a single day or 40 in a single week, and the first 8 hours on the 7th consecutive day of work.
Q2: When does double time apply?
A: Double time applies for hours worked beyond 12 in a single day or beyond 8 on the 7th consecutive day of work in a week.
Q3: Are all employees eligible for overtime?
A: No, exempt employees (typically salaried professional, executive, or administrative employees) are not eligible for overtime pay.
Q4: How is daily vs weekly overtime calculated?
A: California uses both daily and weekly overtime calculations. Employees are entitled to overtime if they exceed 8 hours in a day OR 40 hours in a week.
Q5: What about rest breaks and meal periods?
A: California requires paid 10-minute rest breaks for every 4 hours worked and unpaid 30-minute meal breaks for shifts over 5 hours. Missed breaks require premium pay.