If the actual direct labor hours worked is greater than the standard hours the labor quantity variance will be ___________________ and the labor rate variance will be ____________________ if the standard rate of pay is greater than the actual rate of pay.

Labor Quantity Variance

This refers to the difference between the expected amount of labor hours necessary to produce a good or service and the actual hours used, measured in financial terms.

Labor Rate Variance

The difference between the actual cost of labor and the expected (or standard) cost, used as a measure to control and optimize labor expenses.