Overtime
/ˈoʊvərˌtaɪm/
Definitions
- (n.) Time worked by an employee beyond their regular working hours, often subject to additional pay or compensatory leave under labor laws.
The employee earned extra pay for the ten hours of overtime worked last week.
- (n.) In contract law, a provision allowing the extension of a deadline or service period beyond the originally agreed time.
The parties agreed to an overtime clause to extend the delivery date if necessary.
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Commentary
Overtime is chiefly relevant in employment and labor law contexts; legal drafts should clearly define the conditions triggering overtime pay or extension periods to avoid disputes.
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