How to Set Up California Overtime Rules
Step 1: Create Overtime Codes in Abila Payroll Module
Create the following four OT codes with their respective rate multipliers:
- OTDay – Rate Multiplier: 1.5
- OTWeek – Rate Multiplier: 1.5
- OT7Day – Rate Multiplier: 1.5
- OTDbl – Rate Multiplier: 2.0
Step 2: Configure Microix Timesheet Options
Microix Overtime Setup
- OTDay Rule
- Set to 8 hours per day.
- Any time over 12 hours will automatically apply double time using the OTDbl code (as specified in setup).
- OTWeek Rule
- Set to 40 hours per week.
- OT7Day Rule
- Set to California rule with 8 hours per day.
- Time over 12 hours will also apply double time using OTDbl.
- Assign OT Codes to Eligible Employees
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Navigate to:
Timesheet tab > Setup > Employee Default Value - Assign the appropriate OT codes to each eligible staff member.