What would a non-exempt worker earn in a week if guaranteed a pay of 300 and they worked 60 hours?

To determine the weekly earnings of a non-exempt worker who has a guaranteed pay of $300 and works 60 hours, it is essential to apply the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) regulations regarding overtime.

A non-exempt worker is entitled to receive overtime pay, which is typically calculated at a rate of one and a half times the regular hourly wage for any hours worked beyond 40 in a workweek.

First, we establish the regular pay. For a guaranteed pay of $300 over a 60-hour workweek, the hourly wage can be calculated as follows:

1. Calculate the regular hourly rate based on the 40-hour standard:

• A guaranteed pay of $300 for a total of 60 hours worked implies an hourly rate of $300 / 60 = $5 per hour.

2. Identify the number of overtime hours:

• This worker has 20 hours of overtime (60 total hours - 40 standard hours).

3. Calculate the overtime pay:

• The overtime rate is calculated as 1.5 times the regular hourly rate. Therefore, the overtime rate is $5 x 1.5 = $7.50 per hour.

• The total overtime pay for the 20