Overtime Overview

In WorkWeek, overtime rules are crucial for ensuring compliance with labour laws, particularly in South Africa, where overtime is regulated to protect employees' rights and ensure fair compensation.

1. Hours Worked Overtime

This section allows you to define overtime based on the total number of hours worked in a week or specific days.

Weekday Overtime: You can specify that overtime begins after a certain number of hours worked (e.g., 40 hours per week). Any hours worked beyond this threshold are compensated at a higher rate.
Multiplier: Set a multiplier (e.g., 1.5x) to calculate overtime pay, ensuring employees are fairly compensated for extra hours.
Saturday, Sunday, and Public Holiday Overtime:
- Saturday: Automatically compensates at a defined rate (e.g., 1.5x).
- Sunday & Public Holidays: Typically paid at double time (2x), reflecting South African labour standards which require higher compensation for work on these days.

2. Time of Day Overtime

This option allows for overtime to be triggered based on working hours outside of the normal workday.

Set Time Boundaries: Define a start and end time for regular work hours (e.g., 07:30 to 16:30). Any work done outside these hours can be flagged as overtime.
Multiplier: Similar to the hours-based overtime, this feature allows for a multiplier to ensure higher pay for early morning or late evening work.
Weekend and Public Holiday Overtime: Like the Hours Worked section, this also includes automatic calculation for Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays.

Why Setting Overtime Rules is Important

Compliance with South African Labour Law: According to South African labour regulations, employees cannot be made to work overtime without additional pay. Overtime pay must be at least 1.5 times the normal rate, and public holiday or Sunday work typically earns double pay.
Fair Compensation: These settings ensure employees are compensated fairly for their extra time, fostering a healthy work environment.
Operational Efficiency: Automating overtime calculations reduces manual errors and ensures consistency across all employees.

By setting up these rules, businesses not only adhere to legal standards but also build trust and transparency with their workforce, ensuring they are recognised and rewarded for their extra effort.

→Next Page: Time Adjustments: Auto Time Adjustments

Navigation

Onboarding

Onboarding Overview
Importing Employee Data
Dashboard Setup
Shift and Rule Configuration

Billing & Pricing

Price Tiers Overview
Free Trial Details
Setup Fees
Invoicing & Billing Cycles
Refund & Cancellation Policy

Support Channels

Support Channels Guide
Response Time & Escalation
Self Service Resources
Service Level Agreements (SLAs)
Feature Requests

System Compatibility

Compatible Devices
Device Recommendations

Dashboard Overview

General Navigation
Timesheets
Shift Verification
Reports
Employees
Sites
Settings