The tile crew worksheet shows a nonexempt crew member works 42 hours in one workweek at $37 per hour, with no daily overtime issue. What gross pay is due?
Correct Answer
B) $1,591.
Forty hours are straight time and 2 hours are weekly overtime at 1.5 times. Total pay is $1,591.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
Forty hours are straight time and 2 hours are weekly overtime at 1.5 times. Total pay is $1,591.
Why the Other Options Are Wrong
Option A: $1,554.
$1,554. is below the supported result for weekly overtime calculation; it likely skips a premium-pay or employer-cost component.
Option C: $1,628.
$1,628. is above the supported result for weekly overtime calculation; it likely pays the wrong premium tier or counts the same hours twice.
Option D: $1,665.
$1,665. is above the supported result for weekly overtime calculation; it likely pays the wrong premium tier or counts the same hours twice.
Memory Technique
Weekly Overtime ladder for Checking Payroll: hours climb before dollars add up.
Reference Hint
Study anchor (closed-book): memorize Weekly overtime calculation from California DIR/DLSE Overtime FAQ; California Labor Code / California Labor Code Section 510 weekly overtime; know the rule or calculation trigger without relying on exam-room lookup.
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