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Working overtime without extra pay
Last updated: June 2026
Your Right
Overtime work must be compensated at double the normal rate. Forced unpaid overtime is illegal under labour laws.
What You Should Do
Document overtime hours. Send written complaint to employer. If unresolved, file with Labour Inspector.
Relevant Authority
Labour Inspector / Labour Court
Complaint Guidance
File complaint with Labour Department including attendance records and witness statements.
Sample Complaint
At [COMPANY], I am regularly required to work [X] hours overtime weekly without additional compensation. I request enforcement of overtime pay laws.
overtime
extra hours
unpaid
working hours
compensation
This information is intended as general civic guidance and should not be considered formal legal advice.