A payroll clerk checks a nonexempt worker on the roofing crew who is paid $34 per hour for a 9.5-hour day. Before weekly overtime is considered, what is the day's gross pay?
Correct Answer
A) $348.50.
Eight hours are straight time and 1.5 hours are at 1.5 times. Total pay is $348.50.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
Eight hours are straight time and 1.5 hours are at 1.5 times. Total pay is $348.50.
Why the Other Options Are Wrong
Option B: $323.00 straight.
$323.00 straight. is below the supported result for daily overtime calculation; it likely skips a premium-pay or employer-cost component.
Option C: $374.00 premium.
$374.00 premium. is above the supported result for daily overtime calculation; it likely pays the wrong premium tier or counts the same hours twice.
Option D: $510.00 all-premium.
$510.00 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
Who controlled hours, who paid straight, where is the Checking Payroll record?
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; know the rule or calculation trigger without relying on exam-room lookup.
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