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Overtime Exemption
Certain workplace circumstances may cause employee(s) to work more than the stipulated working hours. For example:
- Occurrence of accident at workplace
- Essential work such as national defence or security
- Prioritised work at a plant or machinery
- Unforeseeable interruption at work
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Overtime exemption Services:
Overtime exemption can be applied by companies which require their employees to:
- work more than 12 hours a day
- work more than 72 hours of overtime a month
Application can be done by employers or representatives, at least 3 months before overtime work starts and before expiry of the current overtime exemption.
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Overtime Exemption: Certain workplace circumstances may cause employee(s) to work more than the stipulated working hours.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Overtime exemption is a provision that allows companies to extend working hours beyond the stipulated limits under specific circumstances. It is necessary when employees need to work longer hours due to unforeseen situations, accidents, essential work, or other exceptional circumstances.
Situations that may necessitate overtime exemption include accidents at the workplace, essential work related to national defense or security, prioritized work at a plant or machinery, and unforeseeable interruptions at work.
Employers or their representatives can apply for overtime exemption. The application should be submitted at least 3 months before the overtime work begins or before the expiry of the current overtime exemption, depending on the specific requirements.
Yes, overtime exemption is subject to certain conditions and criteria. The approval of an exemption depends on factors such as the nature of the work, its necessity, and the duration of extended working hours. The specific conditions may vary based on the regulatory framework in your jurisdiction.
