The finish crew worksheet shows three missed rest period premiums are owed at a regular rate of $27. What total premium amount should be added?
Correct Answer
A) $81.
Each premium is one hour at the regular rate. Three premiums at $27 equal $81.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
Each premium is one hour at the regular rate. Three premiums at $27 equal $81.
Why the Other Options Are Wrong
Option B: $54 two-day.
$54 two-day. is below the supported result for rest period premium calculation; it likely skips a premium-pay or employer-cost component.
Option C: $40.50 half-premium.
$40.50 half-premium. is below the supported result for rest period premium calculation; it likely skips a premium-pay or employer-cost component.
Option D: $108 overtime.
$108 overtime. is above the supported result for rest period premium calculation; it likely pays the wrong premium tier or counts the same hours twice.
Memory Technique
Who controlled premium, who paid hour, where is the Correcting Payroll record?
Reference Hint
Study anchor (closed-book): memorize Rest period premium calculation from California DIR/DLSE Meal Periods FAQ; California Labor Code / California Labor Code Section 226.7 rest period premium; know the rule or calculation trigger without relying on exam-room lookup.
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