EmploymentQuestion 223 of 690
Under California law, how is daily overtime determined relative to the regular rate of pay?
a.Overtime is always paid at the federal minimum wage
b.Overtime is a flat $15 premium per hour regardless of base pay
c.Overtime is calculated as a multiple (1.5× or 2×) of the employee's regular rate of pay
d.Overtime equals the employee's base hourly rate plus tips
Explanation
California overtime is a multiplier applied to the employee's regular rate of pay — 1.5× for daily overtime and 2× for double time. The regular rate must include nondiscretionary bonuses and similar earnings, not just the base hourly wage.
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