CSLB C-33 Painting & DecoratingBusiness and Project ManagementMedium
A painting contractor is reviewing payroll records for the past quarter. One employee consistently worked 45 hours per week. According to California labor law, how much overtime pay is due to this employee for each week, assuming a regular hourly rate of $20 and no collective bargaining agreement?
- A$0, as overtime starts after 48 hours for painting contractors.
- B$100.
- C$150.
- D$200.
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: C. $150.
In California, non-exempt employees must be paid 1.5 times their regular rate for hours worked over 8 in a workday or over 40 in a workweek. For 45 hours, 5 hours are overtime. Overtime pay = 5 hours * ($20 * 1.5) = 5 * $30 = $150.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. This statement is incorrect; overtime is generally after 8 hours/day or 40 hours/week in California.
- B. This would be 5 hours at double time, or 10 hours at time and a half.
- D. This would be 5 hours at double time, or 10 hours at double time.
California Overtime Law (Daily/Weekly)
Non-exempt employees must be paid 1.5 times their regular rate for hours worked over 8 hours in a workday or over 40 hours in a workweek.
- Daily overtime: >8 hours, up to 12 hours.
- Weekly overtime: >40 hours (if not already paid daily OT).
- Double time: >12 hours in a workday or >8 hours on 7th consecutive day.
Memory trick: California 'Counts' hours, 'Calculates' time-and-a-half for the 'Cut'.