The Overtime Blog
Guides, news, and insights for the shift work community.
Overtime Live Is Ready for iOS 27 — What WWDC 2026 Means for Shift Workers
iOS 27 announced at WWDC 2026 today. Overtime Live already runs Live Activities and the Dynamic Island — your live shift earnings will work from day one when iOS 27 drops in September.
Die kostenlose App für Überstunden — Echtzeit-Tracking für Schichtarbeiter
Kostenloser Überstunden-Tracker für Schichtarbeiter in Deutschland, Österreich und der Schweiz. Kein Abo. Kein Account. Echtzeit-Verdienst auf dem Sperrbildschirm.
La App Gratuita Para Controlar Tus Horas Extra en Tiempo Real
App gratuita de seguimiento de horas extra para trabajadores por turnos. Sin suscripción. Sin cuenta. Tus ganancias, al céntimo, en tiempo real. iOS y Android.
When Do NHS & Police Pay Scales Update? England & Wales 2026 Guide
NHS rates change every 1 April. Police rates change every 1 September. What happened with the last awards, and what's coming in 2026 — with the full timetable for officers awaiting the September update.
Blue Light Card Discount: Free No Ads Upgrade for NHS, Police, Fire & Ambulance
Blue Light Card holders get the No Ads upgrade on Overtime Live permanently free. Download the app, email your card number to [email protected] — done in 60 seconds.
Set Up Your Shift Rota Once. Let the App Do the Rest.
4-on-4-off, NHS 12-hour rotation, police 28-day response rota — build your pattern once and Overtime Live auto-fills months of shifts with the right pay rates. Free, no account.
Overtime Live Pro — Lifetime. No Subscription. Founder Price.
One-time purchase for the first 100 shift workers. No ads, full data export, and every future Pro feature included. Pay once and that’s it — no recurring fees, ever.
Know Your Take-Home Pay Before Payday
Pay Period Tracker, Tax & Take-Home Estimator, and live net earnings mid-shift. See exactly what you’re taking home — in real time, as you work. Free on iOS and Android.
Your Overtime Earnings — Live on Your Lock Screen
See exactly what you’ve earned mid-shift without unlocking your phone. Overtime Live puts a real-time earnings counter on your iPhone Lock Screen and Dynamic Island — free, no subscription.
Best Reddit Communities for UK Shift Workers (2026)
The subreddits every NHS nurse, police officer, security guard, and retail shift worker should know — plus the free overtime tracker app the community keeps recommending.
International Nurses Day 2026: Free No Ads for Every Nurse — Claim Yours Today
Happy #InternationalNursesDay. We’re giving every NHS nurse a permanent free No Ads upgrade — just email [email protected]. Plus: why your payslip is probably wrong and how to fix it.
How Much Am I Earning Right Now? Free Live Pay Calculator for UK Shift Workers
A live earnings counter that updates every second — watch your shift pay tick up in real time, down to the penny. Built for NHS, police and all UK shift workers.
Overtime Live 2026: On-Call Days, Recurring Shifts & Yearly Goals for UK Shift Workers
The biggest update yet — On-Call Days, Recurring Shift Patterns, Push Notifications, improved calendar sync, live earnings stats and Yearly Goals for NHS, police and all UK shift workers.
Best Hospitality Shift Tracker App UK (2026) — Bar, Hotel, Restaurant
Zero-hours, split shifts, unpaid prep time, tips that can't offset your wage. Hospitality has the highest NMW underpayment rate in the UK. Here's how to protect yourself.
Best Logistics Shift Tracker App UK (2026) — DHL, DPD, Amazon, Evri
Wrong overtime threshold, night premium dropped, bank holiday hours flat-rated. UK logistics payslips get it wrong constantly. Track every shift and catch every error.
Best Night Shift Earnings Tracker App UK (2026)
See exactly what you've earned on your lock screen — no unlocking, no opening the app. Rate crossovers handled mid-shift. NHS, police, security, logistics all covered.
How to Dispute a Payslip Error UK: Your Rights and the Process (2026)
Think your payslip is wrong? Here's exactly what to do — your legal rights, the four-step process, what evidence you need and how to escalate if HR ignores you.
Best Retail Shift Tracker App UK (2026) — Tesco, Asda, Amazon
Bank holiday rates, night uplifts, mid-shift overtime. UK retail payslips get it wrong all the time. Here's how to track every hour and catch every error — free app.
NHS AfC Unsocial Hours Pay: The Complete Guide (2026)
Every AfC rate for nights, Saturdays, Sundays and bank holidays. How crossover shifts work. The most common payslip errors — and an interactive calculator to check what you're owed.
Best Shift Tracker App for Police Officers UK (2026)
Rest day cancelled at short notice? That's 1.5x — but only if you recorded when you were told. Here's how to track every police shift, every rate, and catch every payslip error.
Night Shift Pay Calculator UK: What You're Actually Owed (2026)
Nights are worth more. Most payslips don't show it. Interactive calculator, NHS unsocial hours rates, sector-by-sector breakdown, and how to track it live on your phone.
Best Shift Tracker App for Security Guards UK (2026)
12-hour nights, back-to-back doubles, overtime that gets calculated differently every month. Here's how to track every hour and catch every payslip error.
German Police Pay & Overtime 2025: Polizist Gehalt & Mehrarbeit Explained
Besoldungsgruppe A7–A13 pay tables, how Mehrarbeit and Freizeitausgleich work for Polizisten, night shift allowances, and what German police officers actually take home in 2025.
German Nurse Pay & Overtime 2025: Krankenschwester Gehalt & TVöD-P Guide
Full TVöD-P pay table P7–P16, the 2025 Pflegezulage and Wechselschichtzulage increases, how Überstunden works for Pflegekräfte, and real take-home pay estimates by city.
Average Police Officer Salary by State — United States 2026
US police officers earn a national median of $72,280/yr (BLS). California tops at $113,460; Mississippi trails at $41,080. Full state-by-state breakdown plus a free overtime calculator.
RN Nurse Salary by State 2025: Best & Worst States for Nurses
California RNs earn $130,660 median; South Dakota just $60,540. Complete 50-state salary tables with overtime rates, shift differentials and travel nursing compensation. BLS data.
NHS Pay Rise 2026/27: Every Band, Every Rate, Simply Explained
3.3% confirmed from 1 April 2026. Full salary tables, hourly rates, unsocial hours breakdowns, pension tier traps, and what you actually take home — no paywall.
Police Working Hours Crisis 2026: Your Force Isn't Tracking You
PFEW data reveals 60% of police forces in England and Wales hold no records on officer hours. Your rights under the Working Time Regulations — and why tracking your own shifts matters now.
4 Essential Apps for Nurses UK (2026)
From real-time lock screen earnings to the official drug formulary — 4 practical, free apps built for the way NHS nursing actually works. No subscriptions.
4 Essential Apps for Police Officers UK (2026)
Overtime pay on your lock screen, precise location sharing, force-specific financial planning, and mental health support — 4 apps built for policing in 2026.
4 Essential Apps for Shift Workers UK (2026)
Live earnings on your lock screen, sleep tracking for rotating shifts, early wage access and smarter night commutes — 4 free apps for people who work when everyone else sleeps.
UK Police & NHS Pay Scales 2026: Find Your Hourly Rate for Overtime
Official police pay scales 2025/26 and NHS Agenda for Change bands 2026/27. Use our new interactive tool to find your exact hourly rate for time and a third calculations.
UK Overtime Law Changes 2026: What Shift Workers Need to Know
New rules, rising minimum wage, and NHS pay deals — here's what's changed in 2026 and what it means for your overtime pay, holiday pay, and rights.
UK Overtime for Filipino Nurses: From Confusion to Cash (Real Numbers Inside)
NHS unsocial hours explained simply. Real Band 5 pay numbers for Saturdays, Sundays, and bank holidays. Plus: the holiday pay mistake most overseas nurses make.
Supershift vs Overtime Live: Why Shift Workers Are Using Both
Supershift is great for scheduling. Overtime Live is built for live earnings tracking — the feature Supershift is missing. An honest side-by-side comparison.
How to Track Overtime Pay in the UK (2026 Guide)
A practical guide for nurses, police, and all UK shift workers. NHS pay rate rules, tax tips, and how to track what you're actually owed.
What's New in Overtime Live - Shift Tracker
A smoother, smarter, cleaner Overtime Live is here. Discover the new features: Recurring Shift Patterns, Calendar Sync, Hourly Rate Calculator, and more.
Copped Enough: Why Every Penny of Police Overtime Counts
Police pay has dropped 21% in real terms since 2010. Learn why tracking every overtime hour is no longer a choice — it's a necessity.
NHS Pay: What's Changed This Year — And Why Overtime Matters
A look at how NHS pay has changed in 2024/25, why overtime is more critical than ever, and how to track your extra shifts.
2025/26 Police Pay Scales (England & Wales)
The new pay awards are live. See the updated Constable and Sergeant rates and how they impact your overtime value.
NHS Nursing Overtime: A Guide to Agenda for Change Pay
A comprehensive guide for Band 5 and 6 nurses on calculating overtime, enhancements, and tracking earnings in real-time.
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