Overtime rules
Overtime added up the way your rules say
Set the rules once. Cronta splits every week into regular hours and overtime, and flags missed breaks, before you run payroll.
What you get
US: federal and state
In the US, weekly overtime over 40 hours at 1.5× applies everywhere, and each store can follow its state, for example daily overtime and double time in California, or daily overtime in Colorado and Alaska.
Anywhere: your own rules
Outside the US, or if your contracts say so, set the weekly limit, an optional daily limit and how much more overtime pays.
Breaks
Decide when a break is due and which short breaks are paid. Missing meal breaks are flagged where your rules require one.
Rate changes mid-week
If someone’s pay rate changes during a week, overtime is worked out correctly for both rates.
Locked when paid
Lock each pay period once it’s paid, so nobody changes the hours afterwards by accident.
Try it first
Use the free overtime calculator to see how a week splits under different rules.
Questions
Is this legal advice?
Rules differ by country, state and contract. Cronta applies the rules you choose; it doesn’t give legal advice. Check yours with your accountant or adviser.
Which US states have daily overtime?
California, Colorado and Alaska are the best-known examples, each with its own limits. Rules change, so check your state’s labor department.
Step-by-step answers: Pay and payroll in the Cronta help centre