How it works
Turning a timesheet into a paycheck
A time card calculator adds every shift in your workweek and then decides which hours are paid at your regular rate and which earn an overtime premium. Under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act, the line is drawn at 40 hours per workweek — everything past 40 is paid at 1.5× your regular rate.
Weekly vs daily overtime
Most states only count weekly hours, so a 9-hour Monday is fine as long as your week stays under 40. A few states — led by California — also use daily thresholds: overtime after 8 hours in a day and double time after 12. Switch to “Daily” mode above to see how those rules change your check. When both a weekly and daily rule could apply, your employer pays whichever gives you the larger amount.
Keep your own record
Downloading or printing your weekly timesheet gives you a dated record of the hours you worked. If your numbers ever disagree with your employer’s payroll, your own contemporaneous log is genuinely useful — so it’s worth saving a copy each payday.
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