Nurse Overtime Calculator – 12-Hour Shifts, Differentials & 8/80 Rule

Overtime rules in healthcare are complex. This calculator supports the standard 40-hour week threshold, daily overtime triggers for 8 or 12-hour shifts, and the healthcare-specific 8/80 rule.

💡 Tips for This Calculator
  • The 8/80 rule is only available to hospitals and residential care facilities under section 7(j) of the FLSA.
  • California nurses have additional daily overtime rules — over 8 hours/day at 1.5x, over 12 at 2x.
  • Shift differentials generally must be included in the regular rate for overtime calculation under FLSA.