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Standby time

The employer and employee may agree that the employee must be available to be called to work if necessary.

Standby time is not included in working time, unless the employee is required to stay at the workplace or in its immediate vicinity. When agreeing on standby time, the compensation to be paid must also be agreed.

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Working Hours Act – What is considered working time?

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