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How to Calculate Timesheet Hours and Overtime

To calculate timesheet hours, enter each shift’s clock-in and clock-out in the Employee Timesheet Calculator and it totals regular and overtime hours. Set your overtime threshold to match your rules.

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How to use the Employee Timesheet Calculator

  1. Enter each shift’s start and end time.
  2. Set the overtime threshold.
  3. Read total, regular and overtime hours.
  4. Use the totals for payroll.

Worked example

Five shifts of 9 hours total 45 hours; with a 40-hour threshold, 40 are regular and 5 are overtime.

Tips and common mistakes

  • Subtract unpaid breaks from each shift.
  • Overtime rules differ by country, state and contract.
  • Keep records of hours worked.

Frequently asked questions

How is overtime decided?

By the threshold you set, commonly hours beyond 40 a week, but rules vary.

Does it calculate pay?

It totals hours. Multiply by your rates for pay.

Is it private?

Yes.

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