California Overtime Calculator
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California Overtime Calculator
Your Estimated Overtime Pay
$0.00
Understanding California Overtime Laws
California has specific laws governing overtime pay to ensure employees are compensated fairly for working beyond standard hours. This calculator helps you estimate your overtime earnings based on the state's regulations.
Standard Overtime Rules (Daily & Weekly)
Under California Labor Code Section 510, employees are generally entitled to overtime pay under these conditions:
- Overtime after 8 hours in a workday: Work performed exceeding 8 hours in any single workday must be paid at 1.5 times the regular rate of pay.
- Double time after 12 hours in a workday: Work performed exceeding 12 hours in any single workday must be paid at 2 times the regular rate of pay.
- Overtime after 40 hours in a workweek: Work performed exceeding 40 hours in a workweek must be paid at 1.5 times the regular rate of pay, regardless of whether daily overtime was earned.
Note: If an employee earns both daily overtime (over 8 hours) and weekly overtime (over 40 hours) in the same workweek, the higher rate applies. Typically, this means if you work more than 8 hours on 5 different days in a week, you've already hit your 40 hours, and the initial overtime hours will be paid at 1.5x.
Seventh Day Consecutive Overtime
California also has a provision for "seventh day consecutive overtime." This applies when an employee works 7 consecutive days in a workweek without a day off.
- Overtime on the 7th day: Work performed on the seventh consecutive day in a workweek must be paid at 1.5 times the regular rate of pay for the first 8 hours.
- Double time on the 7th day: Work performed on the seventh consecutive day in a workweek exceeding 8 hours must be paid at 2 times the regular rate of pay.
This rule is separate from the daily and weekly overtime rules. An employee could be eligible for both.
Exemptions
It's important to note that not all employees are eligible for overtime. Exemptions typically apply to certain executive, administrative, and professional employees who meet specific salary and duty tests, as well as some other categories like outside salespersons. This calculator assumes the user is a non-exempt employee.
How the Calculator Works
Our calculator takes your regular hourly rate and the total hours you worked in a week. Based on California law, it calculates:
- Regular pay for the first 8 hours per day (up to 40 hours per week).
- 1.5 times your regular rate for hours between 8 and 12 in a workday, and for hours over 40 in a week.
- 2 times your regular rate for hours exceeding 12 in a workday.
- It also considers the "Seventh Day Consecutive" rule if selected.
Disclaimer: This calculator provides an estimation based on common scenarios. It is not a substitute for professional legal advice. For specific situations or complex pay structures, consult with an employment lawyer or the California Labor Commissioner's Office.
Example Scenario:
Let's say you earn a regular hourly rate of $25.00. In one particular week, you worked 55 hours and your employment type is Standard.
- Regular Pay: You worked 40 hours at $25.00/hour = $1,000.00
- Overtime (1.5x): You worked 15 hours over 40 (55 – 40 = 15). These are paid at $25.00 * 1.5 = $37.50/hour. So, 15 hours * $37.50/hour = $562.50
- Total Estimated Pay for the Week: $1,000.00 (Regular) + $562.50 (Overtime) = $1,562.50
If you selected "Seventh Day Consecutive" and worked 7 days straight, the calculation could be more complex, potentially involving 1.5x for the first 8 hours on the 7th day and 2x for any hours beyond that, in addition to your regular and other overtime pay.
function calculateOvertime() {
var regularHourlyRate = parseFloat(document.getElementById("regularHourlyRate").value);
var hoursWorked = parseFloat(document.getElementById("hoursWorked").value);
var employmentType = document.getElementById("employmentType").value;
var resultValue = 0;
var regularPay = 0;
var overtimePay15 = 0; // Pay at 1.5x rate
var overtimePay2 = 0; // Pay at 2x rate
if (isNaN(regularHourlyRate) || isNaN(hoursWorked) || regularHourlyRate < 0 || hoursWorked 40 and seventhDay is selected, we *might* need to re-evaluate.
// However, CA law says you get paid the highest rate applicable.
// The standard rule of 1.5x for hours > 40 is already captured.
// The 7th-day rule usually applies *if* no daily/weekly OT was triggered OR it provides a higher rate for specific hours.
// Given the limited input, the most robust approach is to calculate based on the standard weekly threshold.
// If the user has worked 7 consecutive days, and hours exceed 40, they *will* get at least 1.5x for those hours over 40.
// If they worked *more than 8 hours on the 7th day*, those specific hours would be 1.5x and then 2x after 12.
// Since we don't have day-by-day input, we'll stick to the most common interpretation for total hours.
resultValue = regularPay + overtimePay15;
// A more complex calculation for 7th Day would require tracking consecutive days, which isn't possible with current inputs.
// The provided inputs simplify the calculation to standard weekly/daily OT based on total hours.
// If employmentType is 'seventhDay' and hours > 40, the calculated overtimePay15 already covers the minimum 1.5x rate.
// The double time on the 7th day (over 8 hours) is harder to calculate without daily breakdown.
// For this simplified calculator, we'll assume the "Seventh Day" selection implies that the *overtime hours* are the ones subject to the 7th-day rule if they fall within those higher tiers.
// However, the standard 1.5x for hours > 40 is the most common scenario.
// Let's refine the logic slightly to capture double time if hours *significantly* exceed 40, implying potential daily >12 OT.
var calculatedOvertimePay15 = 0;
var calculatedOvertimePay2 = 0;
var hoursToCalculate = hoursWorked;
var currentPay = 0;
// Daily overtime calculation (simplified for total hours input)
// Assume hours are distributed such that they trigger daily OT first.
var effectiveHours = Math.min(hoursWorked, 40); // Hours paid at regular rate
regularPay = effectiveHours * regularHourlyRate;
currentPay += regularPay;
hoursToCalculate = Math.max(0, hoursWorked – 40);
// Calculate overtime hours (1.5x and 2x)
// This simplified model assumes that any hours worked beyond 8 in a day, up to 12, are 1.5x, and beyond 12 are 2x.
// And that these stack up to the weekly total.
// A more accurate model would require daily hour inputs.
// We'll calculate based on the assumption that the hours beyond 40 *could* be overtime at 1.5x or 2x.
// Let's re-think: The most straightforward interpretation for total hours is:
// 1. First 8 hours/day (or up to 40/week) = Regular Rate
// 2. Next 4 hours/day (8-12) = 1.5x Rate
// 3. Hours > 12/day = 2x Rate
// 4. Any hours > 40/week = 1.5x Rate (if not already paid higher daily OT)
// Given only total hours, the safest approach is to calculate based on the *weekly* threshold, and acknowledge that daily thresholds might apply.
// If employmentType is 'seventhDay', and hours > 40, we assume those overtime hours qualify for at least 1.5x.
// The calculator will calculate total pay using the standard weekly threshold logic as the baseline.
// The 'seventhDay' option primarily influences how overtime *might* be calculated IF daily hours push into the 7th consecutive day territory.
// Simplified calculation focusing on the most common scenario: total hours over 40
var basePay = Math.min(hoursWorked, 40) * regularHourlyRate;
var overtimeHours = Math.max(0, hoursWorked – 40);
// For simplicity, we'll apply 1.5x to all overtime hours if "standard"
// If "seventhDay", we assume the overtime hours are subject to higher rates IF they exceed typical daily thresholds.
// Without daily input, we cannot precisely calculate 2x unless hours are extremely high.
// Let's assume if hoursWorked > 40, those are 1.5x.
// If hoursWorked > 48 (implying at least 1 day of >12 hours or multiple days > 8), we can *start* to consider 2x.
var currentTotalPay = 0;
var hoursRemaining = hoursWorked;
// Calculate Regular Pay (up to 40 hours)
var regularHours = Math.min(hoursRemaining, 40);
currentTotalPay += regularHours * regularHourlyRate;
hoursRemaining = Math.max(0, hoursRemaining – regularHours);
// Calculate 1.5x Overtime (up to 48 hours total, or remaining hours if less than 48)
// This represents hours between 8-12 daily, or simply hours over 40 weekly.
var overtime15Hours = Math.min(hoursRemaining, 8); // Max 8 hours at 1.5x if using daily logic (40-48 total hours)
// Or if using weekly logic, all hours over 40 up to a point.
// Let's simplify: assume hours between 40 and 48 are 1.5x.
var actualOvertime15Hours = Math.min(hoursRemaining, 48 – 40); // Hours between 40 and 48.
currentTotalPay += actualOvertime15Hours * rate15;
hoursRemaining = Math.max(0, hoursRemaining – actualOvertime15Hours);
// Calculate 2x Overtime (any hours beyond 48 total)
// This represents hours over 12 daily.
var overtime2Hours = hoursRemaining;
currentTotalPay += overtime2Hours * rate2;
// Now, consider the 'employmentType'
if (employmentType === "standard") {
// The above calculation already reflects standard daily/weekly OT priorities.
resultValue = currentTotalPay;
} else if (employmentType === "seventhDay") {
// This scenario is tricky without daily breakdown.
// CA law: 1.5x for first 8 hours on 7th day, 2x for hours > 8 on 7th day.
// This is *in addition* to other overtime.
// A simplified approach: if total hours > 40, assume at least 1.5x applies.
// If total hours are very high (e.g., > 48), it's highly probable that some hours fall into 2x category due to exceeding 12 hours on some days OR hitting the 7th day rules.
// The calculation above already does a decent job of approximating this by splitting into 1.5x and 2x bands.
// The key difference for 7th day is it *guarantees* 1.5x/2x for the 7th day's work, irrespective of daily totals earlier in the week, IF it's consecutive.
// Given the limited input, the calculated `currentTotalPay` is a reasonable estimate.
// We will use the calculated `currentTotalPay` as is, as it already accounts for the tiered rates.
resultValue = currentTotalPay;
}
document.getElementById("result-value").innerText = "$" + resultValue.toFixed(2);
}