29 CFR § 548.502 - Other payments.

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# 548.502 Other payments.

Extra overtime compensation must be separately computed and paid on payments such as bonuses or shift differentials which are not included in the computation of the established basic rate and which would have been included in the regular rate of pay. 
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<sup>26</sup> Unless specifically excluded by agreement or understanding and prior authorization is obtained from the Administrator. See § 548.400(b).

<sup>27</sup> See § 778.209 of this chapter for an explanation of how to compute overtime on the bonus.

[20 FR 5683, Aug. 6, 1955]