Ordinary hours of work
The normal working hours agreed or regulated before overtime, rest-period, sectoral, or special working-time rules are applied.
Definition
Ordinary hours of work should be checked against the BCEA, employment contract, roster, timesheets, sectoral or bargaining council rules, overtime records, meal intervals, rest periods, night work, and wage calculations. The issue often connects directly to overtime, minimum wage, and unpaid-wages claims.
Key takeaways
The normal working hours agreed or regulated before overtime, rest-period, sectoral, or special working-time rules are applied.
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What does Ordinary hours of work mean?
The normal working hours agreed or regulated before overtime, rest-period, sectoral, or special working-time rules are applied.
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