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Similarly one may ask, how is overtime calculated in China?

In order to understand the Chinese overtime calculation that is used in the fluctuating workweek method, it is easiest to use an example. An employee who has a weekly salary of $900 and who works 60 hours during the week has a standard base pay of $15 per hour, which is calculated by dividing $900 by 60.

Also, does China pay overtime? The employee's regulation of working overtime in China is generally thought of as complex. However, under PRC Labor Law and regulations, overtime pay is clearly specified: Any work that exceeds 8 hours per normal work day must be paid at 1.5 times of the employee's contractually agreed to hourly wage.

Accordingly, why is Chinese Overtime legal?

“Chinese overtime” is a slang phrase that refers to the fluctuating workweek regulations of the Fair Labor Standards Act. Basically, these regulations say that an employer can pay an employee “half time” instead of “time and a half” for the hours worked over 40. This, of course, results in a huge savings for employers.

Does Pepsi still pay Chinese overtime?

3 answers. Yes they do pay overtime after40 hours! It was considered what we call "Chinese" overtime.