What are the amounts not included in regular rate calculation?
Discretionary bonuses (i.e. gifts, holiday pay, good service based bonuses). (Nondiscretionary bonuses, i.e. production, efficiency, hour based bonuses, are included in regular rate calculation.) Reporting time pay Penalty pay for employers failure to permit employee to take rest period or meal period Expense reimbursements, vacation, holiday, illness, etc.
