Overtime Pay
/ˈoʊvərˌtaɪm peɪ/
Definitions
- (n.) Compensation payable to an employee for hours worked beyond the standard work period defined by law or contract.
The employee received overtime pay for working 10 hours beyond the regular 40-hour workweek.
Forms
- overtime pay
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Commentary
Overtime pay is strictly regulated under labor law; precise calculation depends on jurisdiction and the classification of the employee.
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