1. Standard week
| Day | In | Out | Break | Hours | Decimal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 9:00 AM | 5:30 PM | 30 min | 8:00 | 8.00 |
| Tue | 9:00 AM | 5:30 PM | 30 min | 8:00 | 8.00 |
| Wed | 9:00 AM | 5:30 PM | 30 min | 8:00 | 8.00 |
| Thu | 9:00 AM | 5:30 PM | 30 min | 8:00 | 8.00 |
| Fri | 9:00 AM | 5:30 PM | 30 min | 8:00 | 8.00 |
Total 40:00 (40.00 h), no overtime. At $22 an hour: $880.00.
2. Overnight shifts
| Day | In | Out | Break | Hours | Decimal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 7:00 PM | 7:30 AM | 30 min | 12:00 | 12.00 |
| Tue | 7:00 PM | 7:30 AM | 30 min | 12:00 | 12.00 |
| Wed | 7:00 PM | 7:30 AM | 30 min | 12:00 | 12.00 |
7:00 PM to 7:30 AM crosses midnight (12:30 minus the 30-minute break = 12:00). Three shifts = 36:00 (36.00 h). At $38 an hour: $1,368.00.
3. Overtime week (weekly 40 rule)
| Day | In | Out | Break | Hours | Decimal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 8:00 AM | 6:30 PM | 30 min | 10:00 | 10.00 |
| Tue | 8:00 AM | 6:30 PM | 30 min | 10:00 | 10.00 |
| Wed | 8:00 AM | 6:30 PM | 30 min | 10:00 | 10.00 |
| Thu | 8:00 AM | 6:30 PM | 30 min | 10:00 | 10.00 |
| Fri | 8:00 AM | 6:30 PM | 30 min | 10:00 | 10.00 |
Total 50:00: 40:00 regular + 10:00 overtime. At $20: $800.00 + $300.00 = $1,100.00.
4. California-style long day
| Day | In | Out | Break | Hours | Decimal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 8:00 AM | 4:30 PM | 30 min | 8:00 | 8.00 |
| Tue | 7:00 AM | 8:00 PM | 30 min | 12:30 | 12.50 |
| Wed | 8:00 AM | 4:30 PM | 30 min | 8:00 | 8.00 |
| Thu | 8:00 AM | 4:30 PM | 30 min | 8:00 | 8.00 |
Tuesday is 12:30: 8:00 regular, 4:00 at 1.5× and 0:30 at 2×. The week totals 36:30: 32:00 regular, 4:00 overtime and 0:30 double time. At $25: $975.00.
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