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Overtime Pay

Pay for hours beyond 40/week. Federal law requires at least 1.5× your regular rate.

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OT appears in the Pay Type section of most paystubs. Pay for hours beyond 40/week. Federal law requires at least 1.5× your regular rate. For a personalized breakdown of how this line affects your specific paycheck, upload your PDF on the homepage — the AI will explain it in context.

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