--- title: "Qualified OT (QOT) and Non-Qualified OT (NQOT) OBBBA Time Codes" slug: "qualified-ot-and-non-qualified-ot-obbba-time-codes" description: "Learn about OBBBA OT Classification's Qualified and Non-Qualified OT time codes for accurate overtime reporting and compliance with your policies." tags: ["OBBBA", "OBBBA OT", "OBBBA OT "] updated: 2026-03-19T15:12:50Z published: 2026-03-19T15:12:50Z canonical: "help.workeasysoftware.com/qualified-ot-and-non-qualified-ot-obbba-time-codes" --- > ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://help.workeasysoftware.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Qualified OT (QOT) and Non-Qualified OT (NQOT) OBBBA Time Codes OBBBA OT Classification produces two informational system time codes: **Qualified OT (QOT)** and **Non-Qualified OT (NQOT)**. These time codes are used to classify overtime results and support reporting and exports. ## Compliance disclaimer WorkEasy provides configurable tools to support overtime classification and reporting. You are responsible for configuring this feature to match your policies, labor agreements, and applicable laws. WorkEasy does not provide legal or tax advice. If you have questions about compliance, deductibility, or payroll treatment, consult your legal counsel and payroll provider. Any estimated values produced using these time codes are informational only and are not final payroll or tax calculations. ## Purpose This article explains the system time codes used by OBBBA OT Classification, what fields can be edited, what fields are locked, and how conflicts are handled. ## Overview When OBBBA OT Classification is enabled, the system produces two time codes: - **Qualified OT (QOT)** - **Non-Qualified OT (NQOT)** These time codes are created as system time codes and are available in every tenant unless a conflict exists with an existing custom time code. **Important:** These time codes are intended for classification and reporting only. They do not change paid totals or gross pay. ## Where these time codes appear You may see these time codes in the following areas: - Time code lists. - Time code selectors in reports. - Timesheet summaries when values are greater than 0. - Exports and integrations depending on configuration. ![](https://cdn.us.document360.io/88d7ebef-752e-45d9-95e1-ee13bd7279c5/Images/Documentation/image-39M0GO1Q.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-01T14%3A52%3A48Z&se=2026-11-01T15%3A52%3A48Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=ZHBIBO8gNgc2HG3ymp4wKbPMQAPJC4z0EKpfR7WMK8A%3D) ## System definitions ### Qualified OT (QOT) - **Name (default):** Qualified OT - **Code (default):** QOT - **Rate Type:** None - **Multiplier:** 0.5 The multiplier is used only to calculate the estimated premium amount associated with Qualified OT. - It does not modify hours. - It does not contribute to gross pay. ![](https://cdn.us.document360.io/88d7ebef-752e-45d9-95e1-ee13bd7279c5/Images/Documentation/image-QJLMJE68.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-01T14%3A52%3A48Z&se=2026-11-01T15%3A52%3A48Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=ZHBIBO8gNgc2HG3ymp4wKbPMQAPJC4z0EKpfR7WMK8A%3D) ### Non-Qualified OT (NQOT) - **Name (default):** Non-Qualified OT - **Code (default):** NQOT - **Rate Type:** None - **Multiplier:** Not applicable ![](https://cdn.us.document360.io/88d7ebef-752e-45d9-95e1-ee13bd7279c5/Images/Documentation/image-1LATJ8NW.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-01T14%3A52%3A48Z&se=2026-11-01T15%3A52%3A48Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=ZHBIBO8gNgc2HG3ymp4wKbPMQAPJC4z0EKpfR7WMK8A%3D) ## Editable and locked fields ### Editable fields Admins can edit the following fields: - Name - Code - Export Code Common reasons for editing these fields include aligning export codes with payroll systems or adjusting display names to match internal terminology. ### Locked fields The following fields are system controlled and cannot be edited: - Rate Type - Multiplier These fields appear as read-only and are displayed in a disabled or greyed-out state in the time code configuration screen. ![](https://cdn.us.document360.io/88d7ebef-752e-45d9-95e1-ee13bd7279c5/Images/Documentation/image-AEEDRCKX.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-01T14%3A52%3A48Z&se=2026-11-01T15%3A52%3A48Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=ZHBIBO8gNgc2HG3ymp4wKbPMQAPJC4z0EKpfR7WMK8A%3D) ## Original system identity If you change the Name or Code for QOT or NQOT, WorkEasy preserves the original system identity. The edit screen displays a warning panel that shows the original name and original code associated with the system time code. This ensures that reporting, exports, and integrations remain mapped to the correct system identifiers. ![](https://cdn.us.document360.io/88d7ebef-752e-45d9-95e1-ee13bd7279c5/Images/Documentation/image-93IUNALT.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-01T14%3A52%3A48Z&se=2026-11-01T15%3A52%3A48Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=ZHBIBO8gNgc2HG3ymp4wKbPMQAPJC4z0EKpfR7WMK8A%3D) ## Conflict scenarios If your account already contains a custom time code with Code **QOT** or **NQOT**, the system cannot create the corresponding system time code. In this situation: - The system blocks provisioning of the conflicting system time code. - An internal error is recorded for manual resolution. ### How to resolve the conflict - Review your existing time codes to identify the conflicting code. - Determine whether the existing custom code can be renamed. - Contact WorkEasy Support to complete provisioning of the system time codes. ## Interaction with OBBBA OT Classification When OBBBA OT Classification is enabled in an overtime configuration, the output codes are locked and automatically bound to the system time codes: - **Qualified OT** → QOT - **Non-Qualified OT** → NQOT If the display name of QOT or NQOT is changed, the overtime configuration screen shows the updated names while still referencing the original system identities. ![](https://cdn.us.document360.io/88d7ebef-752e-45d9-95e1-ee13bd7279c5/Images/Documentation/image-83ST60RI.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-01T14%3A52%3A48Z&se=2026-11-01T15%3A52%3A48Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=ZHBIBO8gNgc2HG3ymp4wKbPMQAPJC4z0EKpfR7WMK8A%3D) ## FAQ #### Do these time codes affect payroll calculations? No. These time codes are informational classification outputs and do not change how overtime is calculated for payroll. #### Can these time codes be deleted? If your platform allows deleting time codes, these system time codes should not be removed. If they appear to be missing due to a conflict or provisioning issue, contact WorkEasy Support. #### Why is Rate Type set to None? Rate Type is set to None so these time codes do not add paid amounts to timesheets. They are used for classification and reporting only. #### Can these time codes be exported to payroll systems? Yes. Hours associated with these codes can be exported through reports or exports. You may configure the Export Code field to align with payroll system mappings. ## Related - [OBBBA OT Classification](/obbba-ot-classification.md) - [Configure OBBBA OT Classification in Overtime Configuration](/configure-obbba-ot-classification-in-overtime-configuration.md) - [View Premium Summary and Daily Summary OBBBA Reports](/view-premium-summary-and-daily-summary-obbba-reports.md) - [How Classification Works](/how-classification-works.md) - [View Qualified OT](/timesheets-view-qualified-ot.md)