EmploymentQuestion 17 of 1605
An employee works 13 hours in one day. Under California law, how is the pay structured?
a.All 13 hours at straight time
b.First 8 at straight time, 5 hours at 1.5×
c.First 8 at straight time, next 4 at 1.5×, last 1 at 2×
d.All 13 hours at 2×
Explanation
California daily overtime: hours 1–8 at regular rate, hours 9–12 at 1.5×, hours 13+ at 2× (double time). So 13 hours = 8 regular + 4 at 1.5× + 1 at 2×.
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