EmploymentQuestion 951 of 1605
A non-exempt worker logs the following in one workday: 12.5 hours total. Break the pay into tiers.
a.8 straight, 4.5 at 1.5x
b.12.5 all at 1.5x
c.8 straight, 4 at 1.5x, 0.5 at 2x
d.8 straight, 4.5 at 2x
Explanation
Under Labor Code §510, the first 8 hours are straight time, hours 9 through 12 (4 hours) are paid at 1.5x, and any time beyond 12 hours is paid at 2x. For a 12.5-hour day: 8 straight + 4 hours at time-and-a-half + 0.5 hour at double time. Recognizing exactly where the double-time threshold begins (after the 12th hour) is the key.
Law Reference: Labor Code §510; double-time thresholdPractice all 1605 questions free — no signup required.
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