True or False: An employee’s straight time, normal or base hourly wage is the same as their regular rate of pay. Commissions, non-discretionary bonuses, and incentives must be included when calculating an employee’s regular rate of pay.
A common and costly mistake California employers make is failing to calculate an employee’s ‘regular rate of pay’ when calculating overtime and paid sick leave (starting July 1, 2015). This includes nearly all forms of compensation received by the employee.
If you have employees who earn commissions, incentives, non-discretionary bonuses, and other forms of compensation, it is critical that you understand how to calculate the regular rate of pay.
Join us on Wednesday July 8, 2015 at 10AM to learn how to avoid this costly mistake.