Workday
/ˈwɜrkˌdeɪ/
Definitions
- (n.) A legally recognized day on which an employee is scheduled to work, often excluding weekends and holidays.
The employment contract specifies an eight-hour workday from Monday to Friday.
- (n.) The period of time constituting the usual or compulsory hours of labor in a day under law or contract.
Overtime pay is required if the workday exceeds the standard hours stipulated by law.
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- workday
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Commentary
In legal contexts, 'workday' often excludes non-working days like weekends and public holidays; precise definition depends on statute or employment contract.
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