Double Time Rate
Use the Double Time Rate work rules to configure how employees are paid for double time hours.
The Double Time Rate work rule type includes the following work rules:
Job DT Rate
Description | Applies the double time rate according to the double time factor multiplied by the job pay rate. Job Rate + (Job Rate × DT Factor) Apply the work rule to employees who are nonexempt and require premium earnings for hours worked over a specified threshold. For the premium earning types to be used, the earning types must be configured in the Earning Types screen. | |
Parameters | Parameter | Description |
Double Time Factor | Double time factor to apply against the rate of pay. | |
Premium Types | Premium earning type to which the rate is applied. To select premium types, click the field and add the earning types using the Select Earning Types dialog box. |
Home Department DT Rate
Description | The double time rate for the home department is set according to the home job. Home Job Rate + (Home Job Rate × DT Factor). Jobs that are outside of the home department use the default rate that is specific to the property. Job Rate + (Job Rate × DT Factor) If an employee has both a home job and another job, the double time factor is applied to the home job rate of pay. If the employee works a secondary job and earns double time, the rate is based on the default rate set in the labor structure for that job. For the premium earning types to be used, the earning types must be configured through the Earning Types screen. | |
Parameters | Parameter | Description |
Double Time Factor | The double time factor is applied to the rate of pay for the home job. Job Rate + (Job Rate × DT Factor). | |
Premium Types | Premium earning type to which the rate is applied. To select premium types, click the field and add the earning types using the Select Earning Types dialog box. |
Home Job DT Rate
Description | The double time rate is set according to home job. Home Job + (Home Job × DT factor). If an employee has both a home job and another job, the double time factor is applied to the home job rate of pay. If the employee works a secondary job and earns double time, the rate is based on the default rate set in the labor structure for that job. For the premium earning types to be used, the earning types must be configured through the Earning Types screen. | |
Parameters | Parameter | Description |
Double Time Factor | The double time factor is applied to the rate of pay for the home job. Job Rate + (Job Rate × DT Factor). | |
Premium Types | Premium earning type to which the rate is applied. To select premium types, click the field and add the earning types using the Select Earning Types dialog box. |
FLSA DT Rate
Description | The FLSA Double Time Rate is calculated by dividing total compensation (tips and earnings) for the workweek by the total number of hours actually worked during that week. The rate is then multiplied by the double time factor, which is applied to the premium hours. Compensation includes earning types that are included in the average wage calculations. ((Tips + Earnings) ÷ (Worked Hours)) × (DT Factor) For the premium earning types to be used, the earning types must be configured through the Earning Types screen. For more information, see Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) - Examples. | |
Parameters | Parameter | Description |
Double Time Factor | The double time factor is applied to the rate of pay. Double Time Rate = ((Tips + Earnings) ÷ (Worked Hours)) × (DT Factor). | |
Minimum Wage Per Shift | If selected, the rule compares the amount of double time to the hourly rate of minimum wage. If the double time rate is lower than minimum wage, the rate is raised to meet the amount of minimum wage. | |
Premium Types | Premium earning type to which the rate is applied. To select premium types, click the field and add the earning types using the Select Earning Types dialog box. |
Commissioned Based DT Rate
Description | Commissioned Based Double Time Rate is calculated by dividing total commission for the day by the total number of hours worked during that day. The rate is then multiplied by the double time factor. (Total Commission for the Day ÷ Hours Worked During the Day) × DT Factor For the premium earning types to be applied, the earning types must be configured in the Earning Types screen. For more information, see Commission-based Premiums. | |
Example | A sommelier gets paid 10% commission for each bottle of wine he sells. On Tuesday, he earned $200.00 in commission and worked 10 hours, putting him into 2 hours of double time. To calculate the double time rate, divide his $200 commission by the 10 hours worked for that day, which equals $20.00 per hour. Then multiply $20.00 by the double time factor. | |
Parameters | Parameter | Description |
Earning Types | Select the earning types used to calculate commission. | |
Minimum Commission Rate | Minimum commission rate before the double time rate factor is applied. | |
Overtime Factor | Double Time factor to be used in the calculation. | |
Premium Types | Premium earning type to which the rate is applied. To select premium types, click the field and add the earning types using the Select Earning Types dialog box. |