ordinary hours
Ordinary hours are the regular, agreed-upon hours an employee works, excluding overtime. This typically involves a set number of hours per week, day, or other period.
Ordinary hours are the agreed-upon, regular working hours set by an employer for their employees. These hours are often outlined in an employment contract or award and don't include overtime or additional hours. For example, if a full-time employee's contract states a 38-hour workweek, these 38 hours are considered their ordinary hours. Any work done beyond these hours would typically be counted as overtime and might be compensated differently.
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