what does over time and time in a half mean?

Employees who earn an hourly wage can only work 40 hours a week. When they work more hours a week, that's considered overtime. By federal law, employees who work overtime are entitled to 1 1/2 times (time and a half) their hourly wage for these overtime hours. In other words, if an employee makes $10 per hour for 40 hours a week, s/he must be paid $15 an hour (time and a half) for each hour over 40 hours.

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Over time is work time over the normal workweek specified by contract or law. Time and a half means premium pay, at 150 percent the hourly rate of normal work time.

Over time is work time over the normal workweek specified by contract or law. Time and a half means premium pay, at 150 percent the hourly rate of normal work time.

Overtime refers to the additional hours that an employee works beyond their normal workweek. The normal workweek is usually specified by contract or law, and it typically consists of 40 hours. So, any hours worked beyond those 40 hours are considered overtime.

When an employee works overtime, they are entitled to receive a higher rate of pay for those additional hours. This higher rate is known as "time and a half." Time and a half means that the employee will be paid 1.5 times their regular hourly wage for each hour of overtime they work.

For example, if an employee normally earns $10 per hour, their overtime rate would be $15 per hour ($10 x 1.5). So, if they worked 10 hours of overtime, they would earn an additional $150 ($15 x 10) for those hours.

It's important to note that the rules and regulations regarding overtime and time and a half may vary depending on the jurisdiction and specific employment agreements. It's always a good idea to consult the relevant employment laws or speak to a supervisor or human resources representative to understand the specific rules that apply in your situation.