Base Hourly Rate vs Regular Rate for Overtime
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The FLSA regular rate can include more than a stated base wage, so a simple hourly estimate must not be presented as a payroll determination.
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Nondiscretionary bonuses, commissions and differentials may affect the regular rate, subject to statutory exclusions.
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Use the Overtime Pay Calculator for a transparent simple-rate scenario, then compare it with payroll records.
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