overtime work
/ˈoʊvərˌtaɪm wɜːrk/noun phrase★Intermediate
💼Business
formal
Work performed beyond the standard working hours, often compensated at a higher rate.
Due to the project deadline, the team had to put in overtime work to finish on time.
The employees were required to do overtime work during the holiday season to meet customer demands.
💡
Overtime work is common in industries with tight deadlines or seasonal demands.
Collocations
compensate for overtime workto pay employees for working extra hoursmandatory overtime workwork that is required beyond regular hours
Synonyms
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Related Phrases
work overtimephrase
to work beyond regular hours
overtime payphrase
additional compensation for working extra hours
💡Pro Tip
Legal Considerations
Many countries have laws regulating overtime work to protect employees' rights.
⚡Gold Rule
Fair Compensation
Overtime work should always be compensated fairly according to labor laws.
📖Word Origin
Derived from 'overtime' (extra time worked) and 'work' (labor or effort).
📝Usage Notes
Overtime work is often regulated by labor laws to ensure fair compensation and prevent exploitation.
Word Breakdown
overtime
time worked beyond standard hours
rootwork
labor or effort
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