Contractual Hours
/ˈkɒn.træk.tʃu.əl ˈaʊərz/
Definitions
- (n. pl.) The designated period of time an employee is legally obligated to work as specified in an employment contract.
The employee exceeded the contractual hours agreed upon in their contract.
Forms
- contractual hours
- contractual hour
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Commentary
Contractual hours denote the time frame stipulated by agreement, distinct from actual hours worked or statutory hours; clarity in drafting avoids ambiguity over expected duty time.
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