Question

John Porter is an hourly employee of Motter Company located in New York City. This week, Porter had to travel to the company's regional office in Albany. He left Sunday at noon and arrived in Albany at 3:00 P.M. During the week, he worked his normal 40 hours in the Albany office (Monday through Friday—9 A.M. to 5 P.M.). In addition, he attended the company's 5-hour work training session on Wednesday evening. Porter's hourly rate of pay is $13.45 per hour. I need OT rate for the week and total earning for the week. Thank you.

Answer 1

Answer:

1. Overtime rate is $20.175

2. Total earnings are $699.4

Explanation:

1. OT rate - Overtime is typically paid at a rate of 1.5 times the normal hourly rate

OT rate = 1.5 x $13.45

OT rate = $20.175

2. Total earnings for John Porter

Sunday trip                = $20.175 x 3 hours   =+$60.525

Week normal hours  = $13.45 x 40 hours  = +$538

Training session        = $20.175 x 5 hours  = +$100.875

Total earnings                                                   $699.4