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Example 1

In this example, Department B is liable for all overtime pay at the premium rate. The employee completes 40 hours of actual work in the primary department. The time worked in the dual employment position (Department B) is compensated at 1½ times regular rate of pay (premium) and is paid by the department that requested the dual employment.

Work Schedule

DayPrimary Department ScheduleDepartment B ScheduleDaily Total
Monday8 a.m.–5 p.m.8 hrs
Tuesday8 a.m.–5 p.m.8 hrs
Wednesday8 a.m.–5 p.m.8 hrs
Thursday8 a.m.–5 p.m.8 hrs
Friday8 a.m.–5 p.m.8 hrs
Saturday8 a.m.–5 p.m.8 hrs
Weekly Total40 hrs8 hrs48 hrs

Compensation Breakdown

DepartmentHoursPay Type
Primary Department40Regular
Department B8Overtime Premium (1.5x)

Example 2

In this example, Department A and B are liable for overtime pay at the premium rate, (1½ times regular rate of pay). The employee works dual employment 2 hours each day after completing 8 hours in primary department. Employee completes 40 hours of actual work on Thursday at 8 p.m. Employee is eligible for 1½ times regular rate of pay premium) beginning on Friday at 8 a.m. and continuing the end of the dual employment at 8 p.m.

Work Schedule

DayPrimary Department ScheduleDepartment B ScheduleDaily Total
Monday8 a.m.–5 p.m.6 p.m.–8 p.m.10 hrs
Tuesday8 a.m.–5 p.m.6 p.m.–8 p.m.10 hrs
Wednesday8 a.m.–5 p.m.6 p.m.–8 p.m.10 hrs
Thursday8 a.m.–5 p.m.6 p.m.–8 p.m.10 hrs
Friday8 a.m.–5 p.m.6 p.m.–8 p.m.10 hrs
Weekly Total40 hrs10 hrs50 hrs

Compensation Breakdown

DepartmentHoursPay Type
Primary Department32Regular Hours
Primary Department8Overtime Premium (1.5x)
Department BRegular Dual Employment Hours
Department B2Dual Employment Premium Hours (1.5x)