Overview
Wrapbook automatically calculates overtime (OT) for non-union workers based on the non-union time calculation assigned to each project worker. This article explains how time calculations are assigned, what the federal and state overtime rules look like, and what Wrapbook handles automatically once a time calculation is in place.
How Wrapbook determines which overtime rules apply
Overtime rules in Wrapbook are set at the project worker level. Each project worker is assigned a non-union time calculation, which determines which overtime thresholds and rates apply to that worker.
Your project's work location affects which time calculations are available to assign — for example, a California work location limits available options to California-compliant calculations. However, you must select and assign the appropriate time calculation for each worker. Wrapbook does not automatically apply a jurisdiction's rules based on work location alone.
Note: If your project is based in multiple states, or if work is performed in a state other than the project's primary work location, consult your Wrapbook Customer Success Manager or the Wrapbook Support Team to ensure your project is configured correctly.
The federal baseline — applies to most states
For productions in states without specific daily overtime rules, the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) applies:
Threshold | Rate |
|---|---|
First 40 hours in a week | 1.0x (straight time) |
Hours over 40 in a week | 1.5x |
There is no daily overtime threshold under federal rules. Overtime is calculated on a weekly basis only.
California overtime
California has more stringent overtime rules than federal law, with both daily and weekly thresholds. California OT is the most frequently asked about and applies to any production with a work location in California.
Threshold | Rate |
|---|---|
First 8 hours in a day | 1.0x |
Hours 9–12 in a day | 1.5x |
Hours after 12 in a day | 2.0x |
7th consecutive day in a workweek — first 8 hours | 1.5x |
7th consecutive day in a workweek — hours after 8 | 2.0x |
Hours over 40 in a week (not including daily OT already paid) | 1.5x |
California overtime applies daily and weekly. Wrapbook calculates both simultaneously — daily OT is paid when daily thresholds are exceeded, and weekly OT is paid when straight-time hours exceed 40 in the workweek (not including daily OT already paid).
Note: The thresholds above reflect the standard Non-Union California Overtime calculator. Exact rates and thresholds may vary depending on which CA calculator is assigned to the worker — for example, the Non-Union Background California Overtime calculator triggers double time after hour 10, and premium California calculators have different rates entirely. See Overtime for non-union workers for the full list of available CA calculators and their specific rules.
States with daily overtime thresholds
A handful of states have their own daily overtime rules. For productions working in these states, the project admin must assign the appropriate state-compliant time calculation to each project worker — Wrapbook does not automatically apply state rules based on work location alone.
Colorado
Threshold | Rate |
|---|---|
Hours over 12 in a day | 1.5x |
12 or more consecutive hours (spanning two days) | 1.5x |
Hours over 40 in a week | 1.5x |
Nevada
Threshold | Rate |
|---|---|
Hours over 8 in a day (for workers earning less than 1.5x Nevada state minimum wage) | 1.5x |
Hours over 40 in a week | 1.5x |
Workers earning 1.5x or more above Nevada's state minimum wage are only subject to the weekly 40-hour threshold.
Alaska
Threshold | Rate |
|---|---|
Hours over 8 in a day | 1.5x |
Hours over 40 in a week | 1.5x |
All other states
All other US states follow the federal 40-hour weekly threshold outlined above — no state law in these jurisdictions mandates a daily overtime threshold.
Note: Wrapbook also offers premium calculators — such as Non-Union Time and a Half After 8 and Non-Union Time and a Half After 10 — that include daily OT provisions and are available for any non-California state. Productions may elect to use these calculators to pay above federal minimums. If a worker is assigned one of these calculators, daily OT may appear on their timecard even in states that don't legally require it. See Overtime for non-union workers for details.
How to verify which overtime rules are active on your project
In the left-side navigation, select your project
In the left-side navigation, click Project settings
In the PROJECT SETTINGS submenu, click Payroll and location management
In the Complete payroll setup view, scroll down to the Work locations section to review the settings — the work location field determines which time calculation options are available to assign to project workers
You can also confirm the active overtime calculator by reviewing the project’s preferences.
For a detailed breakdown of every overtime calculator type available in Wrapbook (including premium and blended-rate options), see Overtime for non-union workers.
What Wrapbook calculates automatically vs. what requires setup
What Wrapbook does automatically | What you need to set up |
|---|---|
Applies overtime rules based on the project worker's assigned non-union time calculation | Assign a compliant non-union time calculation to all project workers for each labor jurisdiction |
Calculates daily and weekly OT thresholds | Select the appropriate OT calculator in Non-union time calculations |
Pays daily OT when the daily threshold is exceeded, and weekly OT when straight-time hours exceed 40 in the workweek — both apply independently when their thresholds are met | Additional setup not required |
Adds OT pay to worker timecards without manual intervention | Additional setup not required |
Overtime calculations FAQ
To help you understand how project worker overtime is calculated in Wrapbook, we’ve put together this list of frequently-asked questions.
Click the arrow next to any question to see the answer.
Why is my worker being paid overtime?
Wrapbook automatically applies OT when a worker's hours exceed the threshold for their assigned time calculation — either daily (if their assigned time calculation includes daily OT rules) or weekly (40 hours). You can review the worker's timecard to see which hours triggered the OT calculation.
How does California overtime work differently from other states?
California is the only state in this context that applies both daily overtime (after 8 hours) and double time (after 12 hours) simultaneously with the weekly threshold. Wrapbook calculates all California OT thresholds automatically.
My project is in New York — which overtime rules apply?
New York state law follows the federal weekly threshold (1.5x after 40 hours) as its baseline. However, Wrapbook offers a Non-Union New York Complimentary Overtime calculator with daily OT provisions that some productions elect to use — workers on this calculator earn 1.5x for hours 9–14 in a day and 2.0x after hour 14, plus standard 7th-day and weekly OT rules. If your project uses this calculator, daily OT will appear on worker timecards. For questions about which calculator is right for your New York production, contact your Wrapbook Customer Success Manager or the Support Team. For questions specific to New York law, consult your legal or compliance team.
What's the difference between daily and weekly overtime?
Daily overtime is triggered when a worker exceeds a set number of hours in a single day (for example, 8 hours in California). Weekly overtime is triggered when a worker exceeds 40 total hours in a workweek, regardless of how those hours are distributed across days. In states with both, Wrapbook applies both once their respective thresholds are met.