Employment rights

Requesting unpaid overtime

Calculate daily/weekly hours and document the demand.

3 minutes to read Last checked: 21.10.2026
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Before you start

Monthly totals can hide daily/weekly excess.

Who is this guide for?

Employees claiming unpaid hours.

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Conditions and exceptions

Law coverage and exceptions depend on role/circumstances; no personal entitlement calculation.

Step by step

The checklist

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01

Collect actual hours

Entry/exit, shifts and instructions; distinguish breaks/remote work.
What should you prepare?

Daily record.

Please note

Never invent missing hours.

02

Read arrangement

Contract, base and global overtime component versus actual work.
What should you prepare?

Contract/payslips.

Please note

A component’s name does not establish compliance.

04

Demand specifically

Months, days, amount and method; request payroll review/written reply.
What should you prepare?

Letter/calculation.

Please note

Disputes need factual/legal review.

05

Choose next route

Labour claim for recovery; Labour Ministry complaint for legal violations; preserve evidence/deadlines.
What should you prepare?

Replies/contract.

Please note

Administrative complaint does not award personal compensation.

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Are monthly contractual totals enough?

Not always. Check days, weeks, breaks and the applicable arrangement first.

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