Does the break time count in the spread?

Yes, the 'spread' is the interval between the first punch in and the last punch out, regardless of off-duty time in between.

Is spread of hours pay overtime?

No, it is a separate penalty payment and is not 1.5x the rate, but usually 1x the minimum wage.

Compliance

What is Spread of Hours?

Spread of hours refers to the total interval between the beginning and end of an employee's workday. In states like New York, if this spread exceeds 10 hours, the employer must pay an extra hour of pay at the minimum wage rate.

The 10-Hour Trigger

1Employee clocks in at 8:00 AM.
2Employee clocks out at 7:00 PM (11 hours later).
3Employer adds 1 hour of pay at minimum wage.

Impact on Hospitality

This is common in restaurants where servers work lunch and dinner shifts with a long break in between. The spread is calculated from start of first shift to end of last shift.

Automatic Spread Calculation

ClockIt automatically detects when the spread of hours threshold is breached and flags the day for the additional premium payment.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does the break time count in the spread?: Yes, the 'spread' is the interval between the first punch in and the last punch out, regardless of off-duty time in between.
Is spread of hours pay overtime?: No, it is a separate penalty payment and is not 1.5x the rate, but usually 1x the minimum wage.

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