Calculating Time Basis of Rates EquipmentWatch
If it is rented by the month, the overtime rate is 1/176 of the monthly rate for each hour in excess of 176 hours in any one 30day consecutive period. There are instances reported by distributors where the lessor bases rental rates on one shift of 8 hours per day, 40 hours per week, and 160 hours per month on a 28day month.