CHAPTER 5: OVERTIME PAY

Question 1

What is the definition of overtime pay?

Answer 1

Additional compensation for work beyond eight hours on ordinary working days

Question 2

What is the overtime pay rate for work done in excess of eight hours on ordinary working days?

Answer 2

Plus 25% of the hourly rate

Question 3

What is the overtime pay rate for work done in excess of eight hours on a scheduled rest day or a special day?

Answer 3

Plus 30% of the hourly rate

Question 4

Can the Cost of Living Allowance (COLA) be included in the computation of overtime pay?

Answer 4

No, it should not be included in any overtime computation

Question 5

If an employee works 10 hours on an ordinary working day, what will be their total overtime pay rate?

Answer 5

A 25% of their hourly rate for 2 hours

Question 6

If an employee works 8 hours a day on a regular holiday that falls on a scheduled rest day, what will be their total overtime pay rate?

Answer 6

30% of their hourly rate for 8 hours