What is time and a half?

Time and a half means being paid 1.5× your regular hourly rate, typically for overtime. Multiply your rate by 1.5: at 20 an hour, time and a half is 30 an hour.

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How do I calculate time and a half?

Multiply your regular hourly rate by 1.5. Example: 18 × 1.5 = 27 an hour for each qualifying hour.

When is time and a half paid?

Commonly for overtime beyond a weekly threshold (e.g. 40 hours under US FLSA-style rules) or for holiday work — thresholds and rules vary by country and contract.

What is double time?

Pay at 2× the regular rate, sometimes used for holidays or extreme overtime. PayLab's overtime calculator supports both multipliers.

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