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A nonexempt laborer earns $26 per hour and works 13 hours in one day. Ignoring weekly overtime, what gross pay is due?

Correct Answer

B) $416.

The first 8 hours are straight time, hours 9-12 are 1.5 times, and hour 13 is double time. Total pay is $416.

Answer Options
A
$338 straight-time.
B
$416.
C
$429 overtime.
D
$507 all-premium.

Why This Is the Correct Answer

The first 8 hours are straight time, hours 9-12 are 1.5 times, and hour 13 is double time. Total pay is $416.

Why the Other Options Are Wrong

Option A: $338 straight-time.

$338 straight-time. is below the supported result for daily overtime calculation; it likely skips a premium-pay or employer-cost component.

Option C: $429 overtime.

$429 overtime. is above the supported result for daily overtime calculation; it likely pays the wrong premium tier or counts the same hours twice.

Option D: $507 all-premium.

$507 all-premium. is above the supported result for daily overtime calculation; it likely pays the wrong premium tier or counts the same hours twice.

Memory Technique

Reviewing Payroll payroll: time, premium, reimbursement, proof in separate buckets.

Reference Hint

Study anchor (closed-book): memorize Daily overtime calculation from California DIR/DLSE Overtime FAQ; California Labor Code / California Labor Code Section 510 daily overtime and double time; know the rule or calculation trigger without relying on exam-room lookup.

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