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: A "piece rate" is a method where employees are paid a fixed sum for each unit (or "piece") produced rather than an hourly wage.

The phrase "" most commonly relates to two distinct areas: workforce pay structures and entertainment media. Workforce and Labor

In the context of labor and the , this refers to piece rate pay.

: When calculating overtime for pieceworkers, the "regular rate" is found by dividing total weekly earnings by the total hours worked. Employers must pay an additional half-time credit for every hour over 40, or alternatively, one and one-half times the piece rate for items produced during overtime hours. Entertainment and Media