Employment and social security

Overtime records and pay

A long shift can raise separate recordkeeping, hours-limit and pay issues. The calculation depends on overtime already worked that year and the applicable collective agreement.

What to check in your case

We compare the hours alleged with the rota and payslips. For a Sunday shift we establish whether it was an ordinary working day or a rest day for that employee. This may change both the premium and entitlement to compensatory rest.

Documents for your defence

Full notice or decision, front and back, and evidence of the date of service.

  • Annual overtime record and usual schedule
  • Payslips, payment evidence and details of the collective agreement

Legislation and official sources

Information checked on 7 November 2026.