Overtime policy template

£ 20

Guidance to managers of employees who are contractually eligible to receive overtime payments.

This policy has three parts: an 'overview' that explains what it's about, 'scope' which details who it applies to, and 'general principles' that list the main rules it follows.

Why this policy is necessary

This Overtime policy template aims to offer you a versatile and customisable tool, serving as a solid foundation for your needs. Utilise it to ensure consistency, enhance accuracy, and save valuable time.

Adapt it to suit your unique requirements, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness in your HR processes.

Specifications

Reading time icon
Time to read / prep / use
5 mins
Document specs icon
Word count / length
237 words, 1 page A4
Date last reviewed icon
Date last reviewed
1 October 2024
overtime policy template

Overtime

Overview

The purpose of this policy is to provide guidance to managers of employees who are contractually eligible to receive overtime payments on the operation of overtime.

Scope

This policy is applicable to all employees of [company name].

General principles

Definition of overtime

Overtime is defined as any hours worked by an employee within a one week period that exceed the employees normal contracted hours and which have been worked with the agreement of their line manager to meet particular circumstances.

Authorisation

All overtime working must be authorised as far in advance as possible, by the relevant line manager, before a staff member begins working. The line manager must confirm the rate of pay/time off arrangements to which the staff member is entitled, before the overtime work is completed.

Standard payment rates

Management discretion may be used to pay a higher rate than those listed below, depending on the need/circumstance. This must be approved by a Director.

Additional time worked above contracted hours (FT or PT) on a contracted working weekday = [Time and 1/3]

Additional time worked above contracted hours (FT or PT) on non-contracted working weekday or Saturday = [Time and 1/2]

Additional time worked above contracted hours (FT or PT) on a Sunday = [Double time]

Public holiday if not contracted to work = [Double time plus day in lieu]

Public holiday if contracted to work = [Single time plus day in lieu]

A purchase is required to view    Protected content: Make a Purchase to unlock.

A purchase is required to view    Protected content: Make a Purchase to unlock.

This policy [does not] form[s] part of your terms and conditions of employment.

Version: [1.0]

Issue date: [date]

Author: [name, job title]

Why choose our Overtime policy template?

Our content:

Is easy to edit and execute, with comprehensive implementation guidance.
Is designed by accredited, experienced HR practitioners.
Maintains your compliance with ACAS guidelines, legislation, and industry best practices.
Includes 12 months access to your purchase, with email alerts if updated or expanded.

I have just renewed our membership for another year for HRdocbox. It's an extremely useful resource with a wide variety of documents and knowledge...
★★★★★
- Rachel Masing, ETM Group

I have previously posted a review on their service, however thought I should add an update. I have just signed up with them again...
★★★★★
- Jamie Allan, Armstrong Craven

Excellent library of resources and templates which have made my job in my small business so much easier to manage HR for my employees...
★★★★★
- Emma Hunt

Great value and the site contains an extensive library of essential HR documents. I access the site probably once a week...
★★★★★
- Laura Alliss-Etty

HRDocBox is a great resource. It is incredibly good value, providing a large selection of HR guidance materials as well as...
★★★★★
- Emma Beauchamp