Start with time before estimating money
First reconcile clock entries, breaks and overnight shifts. Convert minutes only after the duration is correct. Then choose between the simple one-rate pay estimate and a differential calculation. Mixing a decimal-hour mistake with a pay-rate mistake makes the final discrepancy harder to diagnose.
Use these guides as an audit trail
Keep the original entries and document the assumptions next to your result. The timecard, decimal-time and break guides address separate steps in the same workflow. For employment decisions, consult the linked official guidance and applicable local rules.
Frequently asked questions
How do I calculate hours worked with a lunch break?
Subtract clock-in from clock-out, then subtract the genuinely unpaid break. A 09:00–17:30 shift with 30 unpaid minutes is 8 worked hours. Do not deduct a break merely because it is called lunch; verify how it was actually taken and recorded.
What is a 10% shift differential at $20 an hour?
Ten percent of $20 is $2 extra per eligible hour. Twelve eligible hours add $24 in straight-time premium earnings. The percentage applies to the entered base rate.
Are the start and end dates counted?
Yes. A one-day range returns one workday when that date is a selected weekday and is not excluded. To count only days after the start, enter the following date as your start.
What is 7 hours 45 minutes in decimal hours?
7 + 45 ÷ 60 = 7.75 hours. It is not 7.45 hours.