Under a certain policy, when does an employee begin earning double time?

Under a certain policy, when does an employee begin earning double time?

• A. The 12th hour
• B. The 14th hour
• C. The 13th hour
• D. The 15th hour

Answer: (C)

Double time means being paid at twice the normal rate, and in this policy the switch to double time happens after 12 hours worked in a single workday. Once you’ve completed 12 hours, the next hour—that 13th hour—is the first one eligible for double time. So the 13th hour is when double time begins. The 12th hour is the last hour before the threshold, and any hours beyond the 13th would also be paid at double time.

Double time means being paid at twice the normal rate, and in this policy the switch to double time happens after 12 hours worked in a single workday. Once you’ve completed 12 hours, the next hour—that 13th hour—is the first one eligible for double time. So the 13th hour is when double time begins. The 12th hour is the last hour before the threshold, and any hours beyond the 13th would also be paid at double time.