Sources
| Rule | Source |
|---|---|
| Federal overtime: over 40 hours in a workweek at 1.5x; the workweek is a fixed 168 hours | US Department of Labor, Fact Sheet #23 |
| California daily overtime, double time, seventh day and weekly rules | California Labor Commissioner, overtime FAQ |
| Deduction for qualified overtime compensation: limits and income phase-out | 26 U.S.C. 225 |
| What counts as qualified overtime: the FLSA premium | IRS Notice 2025-69 |
What we do not model
Alternative workweek schedules, union or collective agreements, daily overtime in states other than California, meal and rest break premiums, exempt status tests, tip credits and state income tax. If one of those applies to you, use the result as a starting point and check with your employer or state labor agency.
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