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How to Calculate Overtime Hours
A practical guide to separating regular hours from overtime hours in a workweek.
To calculate overtime hours, start by adding up all the hours worked in the pay period or week. Then compare that total to the regular-hour threshold your workplace uses.
A work hours calculator makes this easier because it helps you total each shift accurately before you decide what portion counts as overtime.
This is useful for payroll checks, freelance billing, and making sure your recorded time matches what you actually worked.
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