overtime limits
Extra-hours restrictions
Overtime limits are legal or contractual caps on how many extra hours employees can work beyond their standard schedule.
Labor laws in many jurisdictions set maximum overtime to protect worker health and ensure fair compensation.
Some industries have stricter limits—truck drivers and airline pilots face federal regulations on hours worked.
Employers may also impose internal overtime limits to control labor costs: The company instituted overtime limits after the budget overrun.
- workweekRegular working days
- hoursSixty-minute spans
- capCovering for top
- regulationsEnforced rules and standards
- labor lawRules governing work conditions
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