FAQs

What are employees’ rights regarding overtime pay?

  • There is no legal requirement for employers to pay extra for overtime unless it’s stated in the employment contract.
  • Contractual Agreements: Employees are entitled to that agreed rate if overtime pay is specified in the contract.
  • National Minimum Wage: Overtime pay cannot fall below the National Minimum Wage or National Living Wage.
  • Voluntary Overtime: Employees cannot be forced to work overtime unless it’s part of their contract.

Employers and employees can negotiate overtime terms, but overtime pay is not automatically required by law unless agreed upon.

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