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Engagement Types

Learn the differences between Hourly and Weekly billing structures for our US EOR solution, including overtime rules and project suitability.

Written by Daniel Binns

Through YunoJuno’s US Employer of Record (EOR) solution, you can engage workers using two distinct engagement models: Hourly or Weekly.

While both ensure full compliance with US labor laws, they suit different project needs and budget styles. Here is a breakdown of how they work.

1. Hourly Engagement

Best For: Short-term projects, variable workloads, or part-time support.

The Hourly model is built for flexibility. It is ideal for projects where the workload fluctuates or when you only need a contributor for a specific number of hours each week.

  • How Billing Works: You are billed based on the exact number of hours the worker records.

  • Timesheets: Workers are required to submit weekly timesheets detailing their hours. Once you approve the timesheet, the payroll process begins.

  • Overtime: In the US, hourly workers are typically classified as non-exempt. This means if they work more than 40 hours in a single workweek, they must be paid "time and a half" (1.5 times their hourly rate) for those extra hours.

2. Weekly Engagement

Best For: Long-term roles, embedded team members, and projects with a steady, predictable flow of work.

The Weekly model is designed for consistency and predictability. It is best suited for "full-time" style engagements where the worker has a set schedule and a fixed weekly output.

  • How Billing Works: You pay a flat, pre-agreed weekly rate regardless of minor fluctuations in daily hours.

  • Simplified Admin: Billing remains a steady "per week" cost, making budget forecasting much easier.

  • Expectations: This model assumes a standard workweek of 40 hours over 5 days. If a worker consistently works significantly more or less than the agreed expectation, hourly engagement may be more suitable.

Ending a Contract Early

⚠ Important:

If a worker finishes earlier than the contract end date, please end the contract promptly to avoid overpayment or additional charges.

To end a contract early:

  1. View the contract

  2. Select 'End early'

  3. Select the new end date

  4. If the new end date is within 3 business days, you'll have the option to share any relevant details about why the contract is ending

  5. Select 'Confirm'

If the selected end date is within 3 business days, YunoJuno will contact you to confirm whether the contract can be terminated compliantly in accordance with local labor laws.

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