What is the gross pay of a non-exempt employee who works 50 hours during a holiday week and receives additional pay for the holiday?

To determine the correct gross pay for a non-exempt employee who works 50 hours during a holiday week and receives additional pay for the holiday, it's essential to understand how overtime and holiday pay work under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and Tennessee law.

Typically, a non-exempt employee receives regular pay for the first 40 hours worked in a week. For any hours worked over 40, they are entitled to overtime pay, which is typically calculated at one and a half times the regular hourly rate. Additionally, if the employee works on a holiday, they may also be compensated extra, depending on the employer's policy or contractual agreement.

Assuming the employee has a standard hourly rate of $15.00, the calculations would proceed as follows:

1. Regular pay for the first 40 hours: 40 hours x $15/hour = $600.00.

2. Overtime pay for the 10 additional hours: Overtime pay is calculated at 1.5 times the regular hourly rate. Overtime rate = $15 x 1.5 = $22.50. Overtime pay for 10 hours = 10 x $22.50 = $225.