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OVERTIME EXEMPTION: A GLOBAL, COMPARATIVE STORY - Part 2

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OTExemption_ALHR_HRComatrix© O ut of curiosity, what are the rules on overtime in other parts of the world? We are going to limit ourselves to similar economies, in Europe. You can see a very explicit chart for European coutries here . Basically, there is the definition of wage and hours work, and principles of compensation. Simply put, other countries have various definitions of what we group under the term "overtime", and their modes of overtime computation vary on the classification of the "overtime" in question. First Things First: Employment is A Safety Net F or comparison sake within so-called developed countries, you can have an insight on the rules in the EU here . For a better understanding of the difference in principles defining employment, the major and primary difference lies first into the work contract itself. - US: Employment at-will is the common rule and practice - EU: Employment is contract-based. Note: the employee is actually an &quo