Double time and a half definition

Double time and a half means ordinary time plus 150%.
Double time and a half means 2.5 times the hourly rate.
Double time and a half means ‘time and a half’ extra for the hours worked in addition to the day’s wages paid for the week.

Examples of Double time and a half in a sentence

  • Overtime on a public holiday will be paid at Double time and a half.

  • If 25 December falls on a day that is not designated as a Public holiday, any work performed on this day will be paid at the rate of Double time and a half for the actual hours worked.


More Definitions of Double time and a half

Double time and a half means an additional 150% penalty payment for hours worked.
Double time and a half means ordinary time plus 150 percent.
Double time and a half means two and one-half (2½) the employee’s straight time rate calculated by the formula: bi-weekly rate x 2.5
Double time and a half means double and a-half the ordinary hourly rate.
Double time and a half means the ordinary rate of pay multiplied by two and a half.
Double time and a half means two and a half times the ordinary time rate.
Double time and a half means one and one-half day’s wages in addition to the ordinary daily rate.