Glossary

Time Off in Lieu (TOIL)

Time off in lieu (TOIL), also called comp time, is paid time off given instead of extra pay for overtime or work on a day off. An hour of extra work earns time off to be taken later, often at the same or a premium rate.

How it works

  • A policy defines what work earns TOIL, the conversion rate, and a window to use it.
  • Balances build up from recorded extra hours and are drawn down as leave.
  • In some countries the choice between TOIL and overtime pay is set by law or a collective agreement.

Why it matters

TOIL only stays fair when the extra hours behind it are recorded accurately. Vague balances lead to disputes and hours that quietly disappear.

How Sandtime.io fits

Sandtime.io records the hours worked and the time taken off in one reviewable record, so a TOIL balance traces back to the exact overtime that earned it - without surveillance.

Time off in lieu is earned from overtime, is a form of paid time off, and relies on accurate working-time records.

Related Terms

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Overtime

Hours worked beyond the standard workweek. Often subject to premium pay rates and labor law regulations.

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Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid leave an employee can take while still being paid, such as vacation, personal days, and often sick days, usually pooled into one bank of days.

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Working-Time Records in Poland

Working-time records are the ongoing logs of hours worked by each employee, distinct from the registration system or process that produces them.

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