How much is the split shift premium?
The split shift premium is one hour at the state minimum wage, or the local minimum wage if there is one, whichever is greater. Any money earned over and above the state, or local, minimum wage will be credited towards the employer’s obligation to pay the split shift premium. Please see number 6 for an example of how the split shift premium is calculated.
Workers who earn the minimum wage per hour are entitled to additional pay known as a “split shift premium” when their schedule includes a split shift. The premium is equal to one hour of pay at the rate of the minimum wage. (Industrial Welfare Commission Wage Orders 1-15, Section 4)
An employee who is paid more than minimum wage may also be due a split shift premium, however, the greater the wage the lower the premium will be.
Also note, an employee who resides at the place of employment is exempt from the split shift premium.
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