Overtime Adjustment Information & Calculation
In many instances, a portion of overtime pay can be deducted from “Gross Wages” when calculating workers’ compensation premiums. Please consult with your agent if you are unsure if your overtime wages can be deducted when calculating reportable payroll.
Overtime is defined as an increase in pay for hours worked in excess of the number of hours normally worked; i.e. Over 8 hours per day or 40 hours per week. No deduction for overtime is permitted for work in excess of 8 hours per day or 40 hours per week if the employee does not receive an increase in their hourly rate of pay for the overtime hours worked. No deduction is allowed for “guaranteed wage contracts” or “day rates” unless the employee is paid in excess of the guaranteed wage or day rate.
Time and a half
Employers paying time and a half for overtime wages can deduct 1/3 of the overtime amount. For example:
Employee A earns $10 per hour straight time and $15 per hour for hours worked in excess of 40.
Employee A works 52 hours in a week.
- Gross wages = ($10 x 40hrs) + ($15 x 12hrs) = $580
- Overtime wages =$15 x 12hrs = $180
- Overtime deduction = $180/3 = $60
- Reportable payroll = $580 ‐ $60 = $520
Double time
Employers paying double time for overtime wages can deduct ½ of the overtime amount. For example:
Employee B earns $10 per hour straight time and $20 per hour for hours worked in excess of 40.
Employee B works 52 hours in a week.
- Gross wages = ($10 x 40hrs) + ($20 x 12hrs) = $640
- Overtime wages = $20 x 12hrs = $240
- Overtime deduction = $240/2 = $120
- Reportable payroll = $640 ‐ $120 = $520
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