Plain-English explanations of how the maths behind every Hourlyfy calculator actually works, with worked examples you can check by hand.
The formula behind time-and-a-half pay, worked out step by step.
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Read the guideWhy payroll systems use decimal hours, and the formula to get there.
Read the guideThe maths behind a simple shift, and the one rule that handles overnight shifts.
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Read the guideTwo words for tracking work hours that don't mean quite the same thing.
Read the guideSeven days of hours, one weekly total, and where overtime kicks in.
Read the guideWhat the law actually guarantees about breaks — and what it leaves up to your contract.
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