1. What is California Double Time?

California double time is a pay rate that requires employers to pay eligible employees twice their regular rate of pay for hours worked beyond 12 in a single workday or for hours worked beyond 8 on the seventh consecutive day of work in a workweek.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the California double time formula:

Where:

• \( hours \) — Total hours worked in a single day
• \( rate \) — Regular hourly pay rate

Explanation: The first 12 hours are paid at regular rate, any hours beyond 12 are paid at double the regular rate.

3. California Overtime Laws

Details: California has some of the most employee-friendly overtime laws in the U.S.:

• 1.5x regular rate for hours over 8 in a day or 40 in a week
• 2x regular rate (double time) for hours over 12 in a day
• Double time for all hours worked beyond 8 on the seventh consecutive workday

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter total hours worked in a single day and your regular hourly rate. The calculator will compute your total pay including any double time owed.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: Who is eligible for double time in California?
A: Most hourly employees are eligible, with some exceptions for certain professions like doctors, computer professionals, and outside salespeople.

Q2: Does double time apply to weekends?
A: Only if you've worked 7 consecutive days - then hours over 8 on the 7th day are double time.

Q3: Is there a daily limit on work hours in California?
A: No legal limit, but employers must pay overtime/double time as required by law.

Q4: How is double time different from overtime?
A: Overtime is 1.5x pay for hours over 8 in a day or 40 in a week. Double time is 2x pay for hours over 12 in a day.

Q5: Are salaried employees eligible for double time?
A: Only if they are non-exempt salaried employees. Exempt employees (like managers) are not eligible.