Straight-Time Pay

Straight-Time Pay is the regular hourly rate paid to non-exempt employees for standard hours worked, without overtime premiums, typically up to 40 hours per week.

1. What is straight-time pay?
   Answer: It is the regular hourly rate for standard hours.
   
2. What is the rate?
   Answer: It is the employee’s base hourly wage.
   
3. When is it applied?
   Answer: It applies to hours up to 40 per week.
   
4. What are the benefits?
   Answer: It provides a predictable pay structure.
   
5. How does HR manage it?
   Answer: HR calculates and includes it in payroll.