The roofing crew timecard shows a nonexempt laborer paid $30 per hour for a 13.5-hour day. Before any weekly overtime test, what gross pay is due?
Correct Answer
B) $510.
The first 8 hours are straight time, hours 9-12 are 1.5 times, and 1.5 hours over 12 are double time. Total pay is $510.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
The first 8 hours are straight time, hours 9-12 are 1.5 times, and 1.5 hours over 12 are double time. Total pay is $510.
Why the Other Options Are Wrong
Option A: $405 straight-time.
$405 straight-time. is below the supported result for daily overtime calculation; it likely skips a premium-pay or employer-cost component.
Option C: $540 overtime.
$540 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: $615 all-premium.
$615 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 first, who paid hours, where is the Reviewing 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 and double time; know the rule or calculation trigger without relying on exam-room lookup.
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