Raken offers pre-built overtime rule templates designed to match common labor policies and state-specific regulations — including California's consecutive-day overtime requirements. Instead of building rules from scratch, select a template and have accurate overtime calculations running in minutes.
Quick Answer
To apply an overtime rule template in Raken:
Click Company in the left navigation, then click Time > Policies.
Click Edit policy on the policy you want to update.
Click Overtime rules in the policy left navigation.
Select a template from the Rules dropdown.
Click Save.
Once applied, Raken automatically calculates overtime for every time card created or edited under that policy.
Available Overtime Rule Templates
Standard 40
All hours worked after 40 hours per week are calculated as Overtime (OT).
Best for: organizations following the standard federal overtime rule with no daily overtime threshold.
Standard 8/40
Overtime (OT) for all hours worked after 8 hours per day
Overtime (OT) for all hours worked after 40 hours per week
Best for: organizations that require both daily and weekly overtime thresholds.
Standard 4/10
Overtime (OT) for all hours worked above 10 hours in a day
Overtime (OT) for all hours worked after 40 hours in a week
Best for: crews working a 4-day, 10-hour schedule.
California
Daily OT for hours worked between 8–12 hours on any workday
Daily OT for the first 8 hours on the 7th consecutive day worked
Double Time (DT) for all hours worked after 12 hours on any workday
Double Time (DT) for all hours worked after 8 hours on the 7th consecutive day
Weekly OT for all hours worked after 40 hours in a week
Best for: California-based crews subject to California Labor Code overtime requirements.
California 4/10
Daily OT for hours worked between 10–12 hours on the first 4 workdays
Daily OT for the first 8 hours on any subsequent days worked
Double Time (DT) for all hours worked after 12 hours on the first 4 workdays
Double Time (DT) for all hours worked after 8 hours on any subsequent days
Weekly OT for all hours worked after 40 hours in a week
Best for: California crews on a 4-day, 10-hour schedule.
Exempt
All hours are calculated as Regular Time. No overtime is calculated.
Best for: salaried employees or roles exempt from overtime requirements.
How to Apply an Overtime Rule Template
This feature is available on the Raken web app only.
Step 1: Navigate to Overtime Rules
Log into the Raken web app. Click Company in the left navigation, then click Time > Policies. Click Edit policy on the policy you want to configure, then click Overtime rules in the policy left navigation.
Step 2: Select a Template
Click the Rules dropdown and select the template that matches your organization's overtime requirements.
Step 3: Save
Click the orange Save button. All future time cards for employees assigned to this policy will have overtime calculated automatically based on the selected template.
You can still create fully custom overtime rules if the pre-built templates don't match your requirements. See How to Create Overtime Rules for Time Policies.
Troubleshooting & FAQ
Do template changes apply to existing time cards?
No. Changes apply only to time cards created after the change is saved. Existing time cards follow the rules that were active when they were created.
Can I add custom rules on top of a template?
Yes. After selecting a template, use + Add pay type to layer additional custom thresholds on top of it.
What is the difference between the California and California 4/10 templates?
The California template applies standard 8-hour daily overtime. The California 4/10 template is designed for crews on a 4/10 schedule — it applies 10-hour daily thresholds for the first four workdays, then reverts to 8-hour rules for any additional days worked that week.
Does Raken recalculate overtime across the full pay period?
Yes. Overtime is recalculated server-side every time a time card is created or edited — regardless of the order entries are made.
Can I apply different templates to different employee groups?
Yes. Create separate Time Policies for different groups and apply the relevant template to each.
Technical Specifications
Compatibility: Web app only
Offline Capability: No — requires an active connection
Plan Required: All plans
Add-on Required: None
Role Required: Account Administrator only
Considerations
Only Account Administrators can apply or change overtime rule templates.
Template changes apply to future time cards only — existing time cards are not retroactively updated.
Overtime is recalculated server-side automatically — no need to enter time in chronological order.
Custom rules are still supported alongside templates for organizations with unique requirements.
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