Continuation Of Pay Calculator

The Continuation of Pay (COP) Calculator is a tool used to estimate the amount of pay an employee is entitled to receive during a period of absence caused by a work-related injury or illness. Under specific regulations, employees may be eligible for COP for a limited number of days, ensuring financial stability during recovery. This calculator simplifies the process of determining compensation based on the employee’s salary and the number of eligible days.

Formula of Continuation Of Pay Calculator

The continuation of pay is calculated using the formula:

Continuation of Pay (COP) = Daily Pay Rate × Number of Eligible Days

Detailed Formula Components

1. Daily Pay Rate:
   • The amount earned per workday, calculated as:
     Daily Pay Rate = Annual Salary / Number of Workdays in a Year
   • Where:
     • Annual Salary: The employee's yearly compensation.
     • Number of Workdays in a Year: Typically 260 for a standard 5-day workweek or adjusted based on specific working conditions (e.g., shift schedules).
2. Number of Eligible Days:
   • The total days for which COP is payable, usually limited to 45 calendar days under regulations like those of the U.S. Department of Labor's Federal Employees' Compensation Act (FECA).

Notes:

• COP does not typically include non-workdays unless explicitly stated in specific policies.
• Taxes and deductions apply as they would to regular pay.

General Terms Table

Here is a quick reference table for common COP scenarios based on salary and eligible days:

Annual Salary ($)	Daily Pay Rate ($)	Number of Eligible Days	COP ($)
50,000	192.31	10	1,923.10
75,000	288.46	20	5,769.20
100,000	384.62	30	11,538.60
120,000	461.54	45	20,769.30
150,000	576.92	15	8,653.80

This table demonstrates how COP is influenced by salary and the number of eligible days.

Example of Continuation Of Pay Calculator

Let’s calculate COP for an employee with the following details:

1. Annual Salary: $80,000
2. Workdays in a Year: 260
3. Number of Eligible Days: 20

Step 1: Calculate the Daily Pay Rate

Using the formula:
Daily Pay Rate = Annual Salary / Number of Workdays in a Year
Daily Pay Rate = 80,000 / 260 ≈ 307.69.

Step 2: Calculate COP

Using the formula:
Continuation of Pay (COP) = Daily Pay Rate × Number of Eligible Days
COP = 307.69 × 20
COP = 6,153.80.

Result:

The employee is entitled to receive $6,153.80 as COP for 20 eligible days.

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