Time and a half

Informal Neutral

What it really means

An overtime rate of 1.5 times your normal hourly pay. You may also hear double time (twice the rate), often for bank holidays or nights. These rates only apply if your contract or employer offers them.

Chinese explanation

一倍半工资：加班时按正常时薪的 1.5 倍计酬。你也可能听到 double time（两倍工资），常见于公共假日或夜班。只有合同或雇主提供时才适用。

Example conversation

A: Do we get anything extra for Sunday shifts? B: Yes, Sundays are paid at time and a half.

A：周日班有额外报酬吗？ B：有，周日按一倍半工资算。

What you could say back

“And what about bank holidays?”

Related phrases

Overtime Bank holiday Shift work

Official sources

Rules and amounts change — confirm important details with the official source.

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