PLAIN-LANGUAGE GUIDES

Understand the number, not just the result.

Practical explanations for the pay rules and shift patterns workers encounter most often.

GUIDE 01

How shift differential pay works

Understand flat-rate and percentage premiums for nights, evenings and weekends.

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GUIDE 02

Overtime pay basics for hourly workers

A plain-language guide to workweeks, thresholds and regular-rate calculations.

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GUIDE 03

How to check a shift-work paycheck

A practical sequence for comparing your own records with a pay stub.

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GUIDE 04

The 2-2-3 shift schedule explained

See how the repeating 14-day pattern works and place it on your calendar.

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GUIDE 05

24/48 and 48/96 shift patterns

Understand the calendar pattern without assuming a particular overtime rule.

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GUIDE 06

How to project a PTO balance

Estimate future leave using your balance, accrual and planned use.

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