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Overtime โ€” Your Rights and How to Calculate Extra Pay

By CalcHub Pro  ยท  April 25, 2026  ยท  5 min read

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Overview

Understanding overtime rights protects workers and helps employers maintain compliant payroll. The calculation is straightforward once you know the rules.

The Formula

Overtime = Regular Rate ร— Extra Hours ร— Multiplier (1.5 standard)

Standard formula used by professionals worldwide

Worked Example

Step-by-step

Rate 600/hr ร— 12 overtime hours ร— 1.5 = 10,800 overtime pay

Key Concepts

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Frequently Asked Questions

When does overtime start?

After 8 hours/day or 40 hours/week for hourly workers in most countries.

Salaried employees and overtime?

Depends on exemption status. Many high-earning salaried roles are exempt.

What is double time?

2ร— pay rate, typically for public holidays or extreme hours. Check your employment contract.

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