How does SupaJack Construct calculate and approve overtime?
It classifies time beyond the schedule under Article 19 of the labour law: ordinary overtime at basic hourly wage plus at least 25%, night overtime between 10 pm and 4 am plus at least 50%, and rest-day work. Overtime reaches payroll only after a manager approves it, and the working hours policy holds the 2-hour daily cap.
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Policy settings
The working hours policy carries the 8-hour day, 48-hour week, 2-hour overtime cap, the night window and a Ramadan reduction of two hours by default. Approver rules can be set by department or for individual employees.
Why approval first
Many contractors pay fixed salaries and only pay overtime a manager has authorised. Unapproved time stays recorded but is not paid, which keeps payroll to what was agreed.
Same formula as the calculator
The overtime calculator on this site uses the same rates, and a test compares its results with the system's for the same inputs.
Related tools and guides
See payroll and WPS, time and attendance, interim payments, finance and VAT, approvals, the construction ERP overview, the buyer's guide and the answer on scheduling, BIM and safety.
Worked example
A steel fixer with basic pay of AED 2,400 a month and 8-hour days works 2 approved overtime hours on a weekday evening. His hourly basic is AED 10. The 2 hours are paid at AED 12.50 each, AED 25 in total.
Questions people ask
Is overtime paid without approval?
No.
Is night overtime different?
Yes, at least 50% between 10 pm and 4 am.
Can approvers differ by department?
Yes.