In the policy, overtime pay applies after how many hours in a work week?

• A. 36 Hours
• B. 40 Hours
• C. 48 Hours
• D. 24 Hours

Answer: (D)

Overtime is paid when hours go beyond the limit set in a policy for a work week. This policy sets that limit at 24 hours. So once an employee has worked more than 24 hours in the same work week, any additional hours are paid at the overtime rate. That’s why this option is the best answer—the policy specific threshold is 24 hours, not the other higher values listed. In many workplaces, 40 hours is common, but here the policy defines a 24-hour weekly threshold, which is why the other choices don’t fit.