Question 1

Can I add multiple punch pairs in one day?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Click '+ Add Punch Pair' on any day to add additional shifts. This is useful for split shifts, lunch breaks where you clock out, or any scenario where you have multiple work periods in a single day.

Question 2

What if my shift crosses midnight?

Accepted Answer

The calculator automatically handles cross-midnight shifts. If your out time is earlier than your in time (e.g., in at 10:00 PM, out at 6:00 AM), it's treated as the next day. The hours are counted toward the entry date (the day you started).

Question 3

How does rounding work (nearest 15 vs quarter-hour up)?

Accepted Answer

'Nearest 15' rounds to the closest quarter hour (8:07 → 8:00, 8:08 → 8:15). 'Quarter-hour up' always rounds up to the next 15-minute mark. Rounding is applied to per-day totals, not individual punches.

Question 4

What's the difference between daily and weekly overtime?

Accepted Answer

Weekly overtime kicks in after a set number of hours per week (typically 40). Daily overtime kicks in after a set number of hours per day (typically 8). Some states like California require both. This calculator applies daily overtime first, then weekly.

Question 5

Why is my overtime different from my paycheck?

Accepted Answer

Several factors can cause differences: your employer may use different rounding rules, include paid sick time differently, apply shift differentials, use different week-start days, or have contract-specific overtime rules. This tool provides an estimate based on your settings.

Question 6

Is this legally accurate for my state/country?

Accepted Answer

This is an estimation tool only. Overtime and break laws vary by location, industry, and employment status (exempt vs. non-exempt). Always verify with your employer or consult official resources for legal requirements in your jurisdiction.

Question 7

How do auto breaks work?

Accepted Answer

When enabled, auto breaks automatically deduct a set break time (e.g., 30 minutes) when your daily worked hours exceed a threshold (e.g., 6 hours). This mimics auto-deduct policies for meal breaks but may not match your employer's exact rules.

Question 8

What is double time?

Accepted Answer

Double time is 2x regular pay, typically required after a certain number of daily hours (e.g., 12 hours in California). If configured, hours beyond the double-time threshold are paid at the double-time rate instead of regular overtime (1.5x).

Question 9

Can I use this for salaried employees?

Accepted Answer

This tool is designed for hourly workers. Salaried (exempt) employees typically don't receive overtime pay regardless of hours worked. Some salaried non-exempt employees may qualify for overtime - check your employment status.

Question 10

Why do some days show warnings?

Accepted Answer

Warnings indicate potential issues: overlapping punches, cross-midnight detection, invalid times, or breaks exceeding worked time. These don't stop calculations but help you verify your entries are correct.

Day	Starting Time	Ending Time	Break Deduction?	Total
Monday	:	:	:	8.00
Tuesday	:	:	:	8.00
Wednesday	:	:	:	8.00
Thursday	:	:	:	8.00
Friday	:	:	:	8.00
Saturday	:	:	:	8.00
Sunday	:	:	:	8.00
Total Hours:				56.00

Day	Starting Time	Ending Time	Break Deduction?	Total
Monday	:	:	:	8.00
Tuesday	:	:	:	8.00
Wednesday	:	:	:	8.00
Thursday	:	:	:	8.00
Friday	:	:	:	8.00
Saturday	:	:	:	8.00
Sunday	:	:	:	8.00
Total Hours:				56.00

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