Working hours

For most workers, overtime starts after 9 hours in a day on a 5-day week, or after 8 hours in a day on a 6-day week.

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For most workers, overtime starts after 9 hours in a day on a 5-day week, or after 8 hours in a day on a 6-day week.

Long days paid at the normal rate may mean overtime is missing.

Count the hours you really worked in a typical day.

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