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Last Updated: 2026-03-13
Example: Calculate Overtime per Position

Example: Calculate Overtime per Position

This example illustrates how to calculate overtime per position for multiposition workers by using position-based time calculation groups.
You must pay multiposition workers overtime for any hours over 40 worked in each of their positions. A worker has 2 positions and works these hours in a 2-week period:
Week
Position
Total Hours
1
A
21
B
20
2
A
41
B
13
Security:
Set Up: Time Calculations
 domain in the Time Tracking Calculations functional area.
  1. Access the
    Create Time Calculation Group
     task.
    Create a position-based time calculation group.
    1. In the
      Name
       field, enter
      USA Hourly Workers
      .
    2. Select the
      Position Based
       check box.
    3. In the
      Effective Date
       field, select the current date from the calendar prompt.
    4. Click
      OK
       and
      Done
      .
  2. Access the
    Create Time Calculation
     task.
    Create an overtime calculation.
    1. In the
      Name
       field, enter
      Weekly Overtime
      .
    2. From the
      Calculation Type
       prompt, select
      Standard Overtime Calculation
      .
    3. Click
      OK
      .
    4. Complete the
      General Options
       tab:
      Option
      Value
      Period
      Weekly
      Replace Hours Greater than (value)
      40
      Include Calculation Tags
      Regular
      Add Tags
      Overtime
      Time Day Based On
      Calculated Date
    5. On the
      Groups
       tab, complete the
      Time Calculation Snapshots
       grid.
      Option
      Value
      Time Calculation Group
      USA Hourly Workers
      Effective Date
      Select the current snapshot.
Week
Result
1
No overtime. Neither position exceeded 40 hours.
2
Position A: 1 hour overtime.
Position B: No overtime.