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Overtime Archives - Patriot Software Wed, 26 Jul 2023 17:15:08 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.2.2 https://www.patriotsoftware.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/cropped-site-favicon-32x32.png Overtime Archives - Patriot Software 32 32 Overtime Laws by State: The Quintessential Employer’s Guide https://www.patriotsoftware.com/blog/payroll/overtime-laws-by-state/ Fri, 31 Mar 2023 20:32:00 +0000 https://www.patriotsoftware.com/?p=49227

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Failing to pay eligible employees overtime is a wage violation that lands a number of employers in hot water each year. But if you thought federal overtime laws were the end of it, you’re in for a surprise. There are also overtime laws by state you may need to follow. Should you follow federal or […]

]]> What Is Overtime? Details Every Business Owner Needs to Know https://www.patriotsoftware.com/blog/payroll/overtime-as-defined-by-the-flsa/ Wed, 21 Dec 2022 14:45:00 +0000 https://pslohio.wpengine.com/uncategorized/overtime-as-defined-by-the-flsa/

If you pay employees, you need to know about overtime pay laws and how they can affect your business. So, what is overtime? Dive into everything you need to know about overtime pay below. What is overtime? Overtime wages, or time and a half, are 1.5 times an employee’s regular pay rate for each hour […]

]]> Is Overtime Taxed Differently Than Regular Wages? https://www.patriotsoftware.com/blog/payroll/is-overtime-taxed-differently/ Fri, 16 Dec 2022 13:35:22 +0000 https://pslohio.wpengine.com/uncategorized/is-overtime-taxed-differently/

If you have nonexempt employees, you have to pay them overtime wages whenever they work overtime hours. In each pay period, you need to track employee time worked. Then, at the end of the pay period, you will calculate employee compensation. You will also have to withhold employment taxes. As you are doing payroll calculations […]

]]> Calculating Weighted Overtime for an Employee With Multiple Pay Rates https://www.patriotsoftware.com/blog/payroll/weighted-overtime-multiple-pay-rates/ Thu, 13 Oct 2022 17:54:37 +0000 https://pslohio.wpengine.com/uncategorized/weighted-overtime-multiple-pay-rates/

Do you have an employee who has two or more positions in your business with different pay rates? Does that employee work overtime? If the answers to these questions are yes, you need to know about weighted overtime. Weighted overtime is common in small businesses that pay multiple pay rates to an employee. Learn what […]

]]> Commission Employees and Overtime Rules https://www.patriotsoftware.com/blog/payroll/commission-employees-and-overtime-rules/ Tue, 04 Oct 2022 19:23:06 +0000 https://pslohio.wpengine.com/uncategorized/commission-employees-and-overtime-rules/

To protect employee rights, the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) regulates overtime. But, some employees are exempt from receiving overtime pay. If you offer commission pay to employees, you might be wondering if they are exempt from overtime. What are your responsibilities when it comes to commission employees and overtime? First, you must understand how […]

]]> How Employers Should Handle Holiday Pay and Overtime in Same Week https://www.patriotsoftware.com/blog/payroll/holiday-pay-overtime-same-week/ Wed, 22 Sep 2021 14:26:55 +0000 https://www.patriotsoftware.com/?p=54152

Here’s a fun little employer riddle: an employee receives a day of holiday pay during a week they already worked 40 hours. Does that employee get overtime? To answer that, you need to know the rules on holiday pay and overtime in same week. Read on to learn: What is overtime? Overtime, also called time […]

]]> Does PTO Accrue on Overtime? What Employers Need to Know https://www.patriotsoftware.com/blog/payroll/does-pto-accrue-on-overtime/ Mon, 28 Jun 2021 13:00:00 +0000 https://www.patriotsoftware.com/?p=53305

Having employees comes with rules from the government. Federal and state laws both provide regulations regarding overtime. And, some states require employers to provide some form of paid time off (PTO). So, how do you calculate PTO, especially if an employee earns overtime? And, does PTO accrue on overtime? Keep reading to find out the […]

]]> Get the Facts on the New Virginia Overtime Law https://www.patriotsoftware.com/blog/payroll/virginia-overtime-law/ Wed, 23 Jun 2021 14:20:52 +0000 https://www.patriotsoftware.com/?p=53289

Part of your role as an employer is following payroll laws and ensuring your employees are accurately paid for their wages and other rates, like overtime. If you’re a Virginia employer, buckle up, because there’s a new overtime law in town: The Virginia Overtime Wage Act. Get to know all the facts about the Virginia […]

]]> What Is Time and a Half Pay, and Who Qualifies for It? https://www.patriotsoftware.com/blog/payroll/who-qualifies-for-time-and-a-half/ Fri, 18 Sep 2020 12:37:00 +0000 https://pslohio.wpengine.com/uncategorized/who-qualifies-for-time-and-a-half/

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If you have nonexempt employees, you have to pay them overtime, or time and a half, for any hours worked over 40 during the workweek. Learn all about time and a half, who qualifies for overtime, and how to calculate it. What does time and a half mean? Again, when an employee works overtime hours, […]

]]> Calculating Overtime When Your Employee Works a Fluctuating Workweek https://www.patriotsoftware.com/blog/payroll/fluctuating-workweek-overtime-method/ Mon, 10 Aug 2020 12:50:00 +0000 https://pslohio.wpengine.com/uncategorized/fluctuating-workweek-overtime-method/

You’re likely familiar with the Fair Labor and Standards Act’s (FLSA’s) rules on overtime pay. But when you have employees who work varying schedules, you might be able to calculate overtime using the fluctuating workweek method. Read on to learn more about a fluctuating workweek, restrictions, calculations, and how to implement it in your business. […]

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