Predictive Scheduling & Fair Workweek Laws by City (2026)
Fair workweek laws cover 10+ jurisdictions in 2026. See which cities owe you predictability pay, advance notice, and rest between shifts, plus how to claim it.
Work Hours & Overtime Guides
Guides to help you track work hours, understand overtime rules, and claim every dollar you've earned.
Regular Rate of Pay: What Counts When Calculating Overtime
Your regular rate is rarely your hourly wage. See what bonuses, differentials, and commissions must be included, with worked examples and a stub check.
Spread of Hours Pay in New York: Extra Hour for Long Workdays
New York owes you an extra hour of pay when your workday spans more than 10 hours. See who qualifies, 2026 dollar amounts, and how to actually claim it.
Reporting Time Pay: Getting Paid When You're Sent Home Early
Sent home early or had a shift canceled? Learn the show-up pay rules in CA, MA, NY, NH, NJ, CT, and DC, see worked examples, and how to file a wage claim.
Shift Differential Pay 2026: Night and Weekend Premium Rates
Shift differential pay adds a premium for night, weekend, or holiday hours. See typical rates by industry and how the FLSA changes your overtime math.
Timesheet Rounding Rules: The 7-Minute Rule and When It's Wage Theft
Is the 7-minute rule legal? Yes, but only if it averages out. Learn how FLSA timesheet rounding works, when it becomes wage theft, and how to defend your pay.
Comp Time vs. Overtime Pay: What You Need to Know
Learn when comp time is illegal, how private-sector overtime rules work, what public employers can offer, and what to do if pay is missing.
How Many Hours Can You Legally Work in a Week?
Federal law sets no weekly hour cap for adults, but overtime rules, state laws, and industry limits create real boundaries. Learn your rights by state and job.
On-Call Hours: When Does Waiting Time Count as Work?
Learn when on-call time is compensable under the FLSA. Covers the six-factor test, 24-hour shift sleep rules, on-call pay rates, and how to track your hours.
Double Time Pay: When You Earn 2x Your Hourly Rate
Double time pay means 2x your hourly rate, but only California requires it by law. Learn the triggers, calculate your take-home pay, and protect your earnings.
FLSA Overtime Rules: A Plain-English Guide for Hourly Workers
The FLSA requires 1.5x overtime pay after 40 hours. Learn what counts as hours worked, how to calculate pay, and how to claim it.
Time and a Half Explained: How Overtime Pay Actually Works
Learn how time and a half works, calculate overtime at 1.5x your rate, compare state rules, and see what the 2026 tax deduction changes.
California Daily Overtime Rules: How the 8-Hour Day Changes Your Pay
California requires overtime after 8 hours in a day, not just 40 in a week. Learn the three OT triggers and calculate your pay with real 2026 examples.
Hourly Employee Rights: What Your Employer Must Pay You For
Know your rights as an hourly worker. Learn 10+ types of compensable time your employer must pay you for under the FLSA, plus how to protect your pay.
Mandatory Overtime Laws: Your Rights as an Hourly Worker
Mandatory overtime is legal under federal law, but many states add key protections. Learn your rights, when you can refuse overtime, and how it affects pay.
Break Time Laws by State: Your Complete Meal & Rest Break Guide for 2026
State-by-state guide to meal and rest break laws in 2026. Know your rights, learn what to do if breaks are denied, and see how to document violations.
How to Track Work Hours: The Complete Guide for Hourly Workers
Learn how to track your work hours accurately using paper, spreadsheets, or apps. Compare methods, see what to record, and protect your paycheck from errors.
No Tax on Overtime: How to Claim the 2025 OT Deduction
Calculate your overtime hours and claim the new above-the-line overtime pay deduction for the 2025 tax year under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (P.L. 119-21).
Working Off the Clock Is Illegal: Know Your Rights as an Hourly Worker
Working off the clock violates federal law. Learn what counts as unpaid work, how to document violations, and how to file a wage complaint with the DOL.