Nurse Overtime Calculator
Estimate nurse overtime under standard weekly overtime or the healthcare 8/80 method for hospitals and residential care settings.
Estimated results
8/80 mode pays overtime after 8 hours in a workday and after 80 non-duplicated hours in a 14-day period.
Sources
- DOL Fact Sheet #54: The Health Care Industry and Calculating Overtime Pay, U.S. Department of Labor
- DOL Fact Sheet #31: Nursing Care Facilities Under the FLSA, U.S. Department of Labor
- DOL FLSA Overtime Calculator Advisor — Section 7(j), U.S. Department of Labor
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How nurse overtime is calculated
Most non-exempt healthcare workers use the standard weekly rule: overtime after 40 hours in a workweek. Some hospitals and residential care establishments may use the 8/80 method, which looks at a fixed 14-day period and pays overtime after 8 hours in a day and after 80 non-duplicated hours in the period.
8/80 healthcare overtime formula
Daily overtime = hours over 8 in each workday
Period overtime = max(0, total hours - daily overtime hours - 80)
Overtime pay = overtime hours \u00d7 regular rate \u00d7 1.5
Important 8/80 note
The 8/80 system is not automatic for every nurse or healthcare worker. It generally depends on employer adoption, eligible healthcare settings, and a prior agreement or understanding before the work is performed. State law may create additional requirements.
FAQs
What is the 8/80 overtime rule for nurses?
The 8/80 method can allow hospitals and residential care establishments to calculate overtime over a fixed 14-day period, with overtime after 8 hours in a day and after 80 hours in the period.
Is the 8/80 system automatic for every nurse?
No. It depends on the healthcare employer, applicable rules, and a prior agreement or understanding with affected employees before the work is performed.
Can state law create more overtime for healthcare workers?
Yes. State daily overtime, double-time, or industry-specific rules may be more protective than the federal baseline.
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Sources
- DOL Fact Sheet #54: The Health Care Industry and Calculating Overtime Pay, U.S. Department of Labor
- DOL Fact Sheet #31: Nursing Care Facilities Under the FLSA, U.S. Department of Labor
- DOL FLSA Overtime Calculator Advisor — Section 7(j), U.S. Department of Labor
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