EmploymentQuestion 16 of 1605
An employee works 10 hours on Monday. Under California law, how many overtime hours must be paid?
a.Zero overtime hours
b.1 hour at 1.5× rate
c.2 hours at 2× rate
d.2 hours at 1.5× rate
Explanation
California requires overtime (1.5×) for hours worked beyond 8 in a single workday. Working 10 hours means 2 overtime hours at 1.5× the regular rate.
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