What is time and a half for $20 an hour?

Time and a half is a term commonly used to refer to the rate of pay an employee receives for working over their standard hours. When an employee works more than their designated work hours (usually 40 hours a week), they are entitled to receive time and a half for each additional hour worked.

In this case, if an employee is making $20 an hour and works overtime, they would be entitled to receive $30 ($20 x 1.5) for each additional hour worked. This higher rate of pay is designed as an incentive for employees to take on extra work and compensate them for the extra time and effort put in. Time and a half is a common practice in many industries and is often required by law for certain types of employees, such as non-exempt workers in the United States under the Fair Labor Standards Act.