This page provides general legal information and calculation tools, not legal advice. DocketMath is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation, and using this site does not create an attorney-client relationship. Laws change and exceptions apply, so deadlines and amounts specific to your situation should be confirmed with a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction.

Overtime in North Carolina

North Carolina law limits the amount an employer can deduct from an employee’s wages for a cash shortage or inventory loss. Under N.C. Gen. Stat. § 95-25.4, a deduction cannot exceed $300.00. The statute sets out the conditions under which such a deduction is allowed, including requirements for written authorization and the nature of the shortage. The official source provides the exact details on when and how this limit applies. A worked example below demonstrates how the $300.00 cap functions in a typical calculation. To estimate how this rule affects a specific situation, use the DocketMath calculator.

Wage calculation example

For a North Carolina wage or overtime example, use only values backed by the verified rule packet. The verified packet cites N.C. Gen. Stat. § 95-25.4 (https://www.ncleg.gov/enactedlegislation/statutes/html/bysection/chapter_95/gs_95-25.4.html).

Example inputs:

• Hourly rate: $20
• Hours at issue: 10
• Applied multiplier: 1.5x

Calculation:

• Multiply the hourly rate by the hours at issue.
• Apply the verified multiplier when the claim type requires it.
• Example amount: $300.00

This example is generated from packet-backed values. Confirm coverage, exemptions, lookback periods, and liquidated-damages rules before relying on the amount.

Wage calculation example

For a North Carolina wage or overtime example, use only values backed by the verified rule packet. The verified packet cites N.C. Gen. Stat. § 95-25.4 (https://www.ncleg.gov/enactedlegislation/statutes/html/bysection/chapter_95/gs_95-25.4.html).

Example inputs:

• Hourly rate: $20
• Hours at issue: 10
• Applied multiplier: 1.5x

Calculation:

• Multiply the hourly rate by the hours at issue.
• Apply the verified multiplier when the claim type requires it.
• Example amount: $300.00

This example is generated from packet-backed values. Confirm coverage, exemptions, lookback periods, and liquidated-damages rules before relying on the amount.

Estimate your own result: every situation has exceptions that can change the outcome. Use the overtime calculator to estimate your specific figure.

This page provides general legal information and calculation tools, not legal advice. DocketMath is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation, and using this site does not create an attorney-client relationship. Laws change and exceptions apply, so deadlines and amounts specific to your situation should be confirmed with a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction.