Are duty shifts and overtime paid?

Payment for on-call duties and overtime depends on the policies of the specific company and the labor laws of the country. In most cases, on-call duties are paid either at an increased rate or with compensatory time off. Overtime is usually compensated with higher pay (for example, 1.5 or 2 times the regular rate) or additional rest time.

It is important to clarify the conditions in the employment contract or collective agreement. In the IT sector, flexible schedules and compensation for overtime through bonuses or days off are common practices.