How to calculate split shift premium wage pay

Q. My regular workday includes a split shift, however, I make $12 per hour and minimum wage is currently $11 per hour. I work six total hours in a workday, so am I entitled to a split shift premium?

A. Yes, because you work six hours, and the minimum wage for your workday that includes a split shift is $77 (6 hours times $11 plus an additional $11 for the split shift premium). If you are only paid $72 (6 hours times $12), you are due $5 ($77 – $72 = $5) differential for working a split shift.

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