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, you can select a template and have accurate overtime calculations running in minutes.
Quick Answer
To apply an overtime rule template in Raken:
Log into the Raken web app.
Click Company, then Time, then Policies.
Click Edit policy on the policy you want to update.
Click Overtime rules in the policy left side menu.
Select a template from the Rules dropdown.
Click the orange Save button.
Once applied, Raken automatically calculates overtime and double time based on the selected template — 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 a 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 Overtime (OT) for hours worked between 8–12 hours on any workday
Daily Overtime (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 Overtime (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 Overtime (OT) for hours worked between 10–12 hours on the first 4 workdays
Daily Overtime (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 Overtime (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 worked are calculated as Regular Time. No overtime is calculated.
Best for: salaried employees or roles that are exempt from overtime requirements.
How to Apply an Overtime Rule Template
Step 1: Navigate to Overtime Rules
Log into the Raken web app. Click Company in the left side menu. Click Time, then click Policies. Click Edit policy on the policy you want to configure.
This feature is only available on the Raken web app.
Step 2: Open Overtime Rules
Click Overtime rules in the policy left side menu.
Step 3: Select a Template
Click the Rules dropdown and select the template that matches your organization's overtime requirements.
Step 4: Save
Click the orange Save button. The template is applied immediately. 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 Creating Overtime Rules for Time Policies.
Troubleshooting & FAQ
Do template changes apply to existing time cards?
No. Changes to overtime rules — including template 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 use a template and add custom rules on top of it?
Yes. After selecting a template, you can add additional custom thresholds within the same overtime rule. Use + Add pay type to layer additional criteria on top of the template.
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 working a 4/10 schedule — it applies 10-hour daily overtime thresholds for the first four workdays, then reverts to 8-hour rules for any additional days worked that week.
Does Raken automatically recalculate overtime across the pay period?
Yes. Overtime is recalculated server-side every time a time card is created or edited — regardless of the order entries are made. You don't need to enter time chronologically for overtime to be accurate.
Can I have different templates for different employee groups?
Yes. Create separate Time Policies for different groups and apply the relevant template to each. Assign each employee to the appropriate policy.
Technical Specifications
Compatibility: All major web browsers — overtime rule configuration is web-only
Offline Capability: No — requires an active connection
Data Format: N/A — overtime rules govern time card calculations but are not directly exportable
Plan Required: No plan restrictions — available on all Raken 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 automatically server-side — no need to enter time in chronological order.
Custom rules are still supported alongside templates for organizations with unique requirements.
No plan restrictions apply — this feature is available on all Raken plans.
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