FLSA Compliance•6 min read
The FLSA 7-Minute Rounding Rule: Neutral Application & Audit Risks
Explains how 15-minute time clock rounding works under 29 CFR ยง 785.48, when rounding becomes illegal wage shaving, and how to verify rounded timecards.
How timecard rounding actually works, how to calculate FLSA overtime without errors, and what federal labor law really mandates.
Explains how 15-minute time clock rounding works under 29 CFR ยง 785.48, when rounding becomes illegal wage shaving, and how to verify rounded timecards.
Step-by-step breakdown of 1.5x regular rate computations, how nondiscretionary bonuses alter the regular rate, and state-specific daily overtime standards.
The mathematical conversion from base-60 clock minutes to base-100 payroll decimals, paired with federal laws governing paid 15-minute breaks vs. 30-minute unpaid lunch deductions.
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