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# How do overtime and double time hours work in Zoho Payroll?

*   **Overtime** applies when employees work **more than 40 hours in a workweek**. When overtime applies, they must be compensated at **1.5 times** their regular rate of pay for the additional hours worked.
*   **Double time** refers to hours that are paid at **twice** the regular rate. While not mandatory in all cases, some businesses or states (like California) apply double time for hours worked **beyond 12 hours in a day** or **on the seventh consecutive workday**.

**Scenario:** Let’s say an employee’s regular hourly rate is $20:

*   For overtime, they’ll be paid **$30/hour**
*   For double time, they’ll be paid **$40/hour**

The rules for overtime and double time pay may vary by state. Zoho Payroll automatically handles these calculations based on the applicable federal and state labor laws.

When processing a payroll, simply enter the **overtime** and **double time** hours worked during the current pay period. Zoho Payroll will apply the correct pay rates and calculate the total pay accordingly.