"time and a half" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} time and a half (uncountable)
  1. (law, business, human resources) A rate of pay 50% greater than normal, commonly used for overtime work. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Business, Fifty, Human resources, Law
    Sense id: en-time_and_a_half-en-noun-UIsUazCL Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: business, law

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