Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) — Question 7

Beth is a nonexempt employee and she earns $17.45 per hour in her job. She has worked 40 hours this week, but management has requested that Beth work seven more hours this weekend. What is the total payment, before taxes, that Beth will be due for her work this week?

Answer options

• A. $820.15
• B. $698
• C. $1,230.22
• D. $881.22

Correct answer: D

Explanation

To calculate Beth's total payment, first determine her regular pay for 40 hours: 40 hours x $17.45 = $698. For the additional 7 hours, since she is a nonexempt employee, she is entitled to overtime pay at 1.5 times her hourly rate: 7 hours x ($17.45 x 1.5) = $183.57. Adding these amounts together gives $698 + $183.57 = $881.22, making option D the correct answer.