Editorial and Sourcing Policy

How pages are created

Each tool starts with a defined input, formula, result and limitation. Educational text is written to describe the same behavior implemented in the calculator, not to promise an outcome.

Sources and review

When a page discusses a government rule or public standard, HourlyKit prefers the primary source. Calculation changes are checked against pure-function tests and the visible page copy is reviewed for matching assumptions.

Updates and corrections

Pages are revised when a calculation rule, source or clear wording issue changes. A correction should identify what was wrong, update the relevant page, and avoid presenting an unverified claim as fact.

Create and review a page

This editorial and sourcing policy starts with a defined input, formula, output, and limitation. Educational text should explain the same calculation performed on the page.

When a statement needs a public source, the publishing standard prefers a primary government or standards source. A link is not used to claim a rule beyond what it supports.

Update responsibly

A revision should address a changed formula, source, or wording problem. It should avoid turning an unverified marketing statement into a fact.

The publishing standard cannot guarantee that every page fits every jurisdiction or work arrangement. Readers should verify material decisions using current official or professional guidance.

Check the stated assumptions

Use the visible inputs, formula, and result as one record. Confirm the units before copying a value: minutes versus decimal hours, weekly versus biweekly time, annual versus paycheck pay, and gross versus after-deduction amounts. A calculator result is easier to review when the original input and the assumption behind it remain visible together.

Read editorial and sourcing policy as a practical estimate with a defined boundary. Check the displayed formula, use the linked tool for your own values, and compare material figures with actual records and current guidance. The source below provides general context where relevant; it does not replace an employer policy, tax record, contract, or individualized professional advice.

Evaluate a page against the published standard

The publishing standard asks whether the first paragraph states the page's purpose, whether the formula matches the working calculator, whether limitations are visible, and whether a cited source supports the specific surrounding claim. A source link is context, not a blanket endorsement of every sentence on the page.

The publishing standard also rejects invented proof. HourlyKit does not publish fabricated testimonials, customer counts, integrations, offices, expert reviews, or response times. If a useful section cannot be supported by the product or a reliable source, it should be omitted until evidence exists.

Review dates help readers see when a page was last checked, but a date alone does not prove correctness. The editorial and sourcing policy requires a substantive review of the relevant calculation, source, and limitation. A future correction should change the affected copy and test together, then record a new review date after verification.

Automated writing can help organize a draft, yet final claims still need to be checked against code and sources. Repeated template language should not replace page-specific facts such as the 2,080-hour salary baseline, a 40-hour weekly threshold, or the exact minute conversion used in the visible example.

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