California Overtime Calculator
California requires 1.5x for hours over 8/day or 40/week, and 2x for hours over 12/day.
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California has daily overtime after 8h and double time after 12h. Enter hours for a single day.
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Understanding California Overtime Law
Daily Overtime After 8 Hours
California requires employers to pay 1.5× the regular rate for all hours worked beyond 8 in a single workday. This applies in addition to the standard 40-hour weekly threshold. For example, if you work 10 hours in one day, the first 8 hours are regular pay and the next 2 hours are overtime.
Double Time After 12 Hours
California mandates double time (2× your regular rate) for hours worked beyond 12 in a single workday. Double time also applies to hours worked beyond 8 on the 7th consecutive workday in a workweek.
7th Consecutive Day Rules
When an employee works 7 consecutive days in a workweek, the first 8 hours on the 7th day are paid at 1.5× the regular rate, and any hours beyond 8 on that day are paid at 2× (double time). This rule protects workers from extended work schedules without adequate premium pay.
Important Note
This information is for reference only. Consult the California Division of Labor Standards Enforcement for authoritative state guidance.
Common Questions About Overtime Pay
Double time applies after 12 hours in a single workday, or after 8 hours on the 7th consecutive workday in a workweek. California is the only state with a mandatory double time requirement.
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