1. What is California Overtime?

California has some of the most employee-friendly overtime laws in the U.S. Overtime is required for: (1) More than 8 hours in a workday, (2) More than 40 hours in a workweek, and (3) The first 8 hours on the seventh consecutive workday.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses California overtime rules:

Where:

• Regular pay — First 8 hours at normal rate
• 1.5x OT — Hours 8-12 in a day
• 2x OT — Hours beyond 12 in a day
• 7th Day OT — First 8 hours on 7th consecutive workday at 1.5x

3. California OT Rules

Details: California requires daily overtime (not just weekly). Double time applies after 12 hours in a day or after 8 hours on the 7th consecutive workday.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter regular hours (≤8), OT hours (8-12), double OT hours (>12), 7th day hours if applicable, and your hourly rate.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What's the difference between daily and weekly OT?
A: California requires both - daily OT for >8 hours/day regardless of weekly hours, plus weekly OT for >40 hours/week.

Q2: Are all employees eligible for OT?
A: Most hourly employees are, but some salaried exempt employees may not qualify under California's strict exemption tests.

Q3: How is 7th day OT calculated?
A: First 8 hours on 7th consecutive workday are 1.5x, hours beyond 8 are 2x.

Q4: What about alternative workweeks?
A: Some employers have approved alternative workweek schedules that modify OT rules.

Q5: Are meal breaks included in OT calculations?
A: No, bona fide meal breaks (30+ minutes uninterrupted) are not counted as hours worked.