Acas has published new online guidance on overtime which relates to any additional hours worked over and above a worker’s fixed, contractual working hours. Acas point out that employers may offer overtime to cope with an increase in demand for their products or services. Whether a worker is required to work overtime depends on the employment contract. Details should be set out in the contract of employment or the staff handbook. The guidance covers: is overtime compulsory or voluntary?; is there a limit to how much overtime can be worked?; pay when working overtime; overtime for part time workers; and, the impact of overtime on holiday calculations.
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This provides summary information and comment on the subject areas covered. Where employment tribunal and appellate court cases are reported, the information does not set out all of the facts, the legal arguments presented and the judgments made in every aspect of the case. Employment law is subject to constant change either by statute or by interpretation by the courts. While every care has been taken in compiling this information, we cannot be held responsible for any errors or omissions. Specialist legal advice must be taken on any legal issues that may arise before embarking upon any formal course of action.
