Texas Overtime Calculator
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Understanding Texas Overtime Pay
In Texas, as in most of the United States, non-exempt employees are entitled to overtime pay for hours worked beyond a standard workweek. The primary law governing this is the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), which is a federal law applicable in Texas.
How Overtime is Calculated
Under the FLSA, eligible employees must receive overtime pay at a rate of 1.5 times (time and a half) their regular rate of pay for all hours worked over 40 in a workweek. The workweek is defined as any fixed and regularly recurring period of 168 hours – seven consecutive 24-hour periods.
Key Terms:
- Regular Hourly Pay Rate: This is the standard rate of pay an employee earns for their non-overtime hours. It can also be calculated for salaried employees by dividing their salary by the number of hours it is intended to compensate.
- Overtime Hours: These are the hours worked in excess of 40 hours within a single workweek.
- Overtime Pay Rate: This is calculated as 1.5 times the Regular Hourly Pay Rate.
The Formula:
- Calculate Overtime Rate: Regular Hourly Pay Rate × 1.5
- Calculate Overtime Pay Earned: Overtime Hours Worked × Overtime Pay Rate
- Calculate Total Pay for the Week: (Regular Hours Worked × Regular Hourly Pay Rate) + Overtime Pay Earned
This calculator simplifies the process by focusing on the overtime earnings. It assumes your input for 'Regular Hourly Pay Rate' is accurate and that you are calculating for a single workweek.
Who is Eligible?
The FLSA covers most employees. However, certain employees are considered "exempt" from overtime pay requirements. These typically include individuals in executive, administrative, and professional roles who meet specific salary and duty tests, as well as some outside sales employees. If you are unsure about your classification, consult your employer or the Department of Labor.
Disclaimer:
This calculator is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal or financial advice. It is based on standard FLSA guidelines. Specific employment agreements or state-specific nuances not covered by federal law may apply. Always consult with a qualified professional for advice tailored to your situation.
function calculateOvertimeTexas() {
var regularPayRate = parseFloat(document.getElementById("regularPayRate").value);
var hoursWorkedRegular = parseFloat(document.getElementById("hoursWorkedRegular").value);
var hoursWorkedOvertime = parseFloat(document.getElementById("hoursWorkedOvertime").value);
var resultDiv = document.getElementById("result");
resultDiv.innerHTML = ""; // Clear previous results
resultDiv.className = "error"; // Reset class
if (isNaN(regularPayRate) || regularPayRate < 0) {
resultDiv.innerHTML = "Please enter a valid regular hourly pay rate.";
return;
}
if (isNaN(hoursWorkedRegular) || hoursWorkedRegular < 0) {
resultDiv.innerHTML = "Please enter valid regular hours worked.";
return;
}
if (isNaN(hoursWorkedOvertime) || hoursWorkedOvertime < 0) {
resultDiv.innerHTML = "Please enter valid overtime hours worked.";
return;
}
var overtimeRate = regularPayRate * 1.5;
var overtimePayEarned = hoursWorkedOvertime * overtimeRate;
var regularPayEarned = hoursWorkedRegular * regularPayRate;
var totalPay = regularPayEarned + overtimePayEarned;
resultDiv.innerHTML = "Overtime Pay Earned: $" + overtimePayEarned.toFixed(2) + "" +
"Total Weekly Pay: $" + totalPay.toFixed(2);
resultDiv.className = ""; // Remove error class if calculation is successful
}