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TOOL #2: WAGE & HOUR COMPLIANCE

The "Regular Rate" Trap

Most payroll errors happen when bonuses or commissions are paid in overtime weeks. See exactly how much you might be underpaying by using the standard 1.5x Base Rate vs the FLSA Regular Rate.

No bonuses involved? Use the plain overtime calculator for standard time-and-a-half math.

Scenario Inputs

10 OT hours this week

Bonus Pay This Week

NAIVE CALCULATION
Assumed OT Rate$30.00
Total Pay$1600.00
FLSA COMPLIANT
True Regular Rate$30.00
True OT Rate$45.00
Total Pay$1650.00
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Potential Underpayment: $50.00

Using the naive OT calculation this week would underpay this employee by $50.00. Over time, this compounds into significant FLSA liability.

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