Question

If a company offers compensatory time to an employee instead of overtime, a worker must...
a.
Use the time immediately or lose it forever
b.
Agree to the exchange of overtime for paid time off
c.
Schedule more hours to make up the compensatory time
d.
Obtain a doctor’s note saying they require time off

Answer 1

b. Agree to the exchange of overtime for paid time off — the employee must consent to accept compensatory time instead of cash (and note: comp time in lieu of overtime is generally allowed only for public‑sector employees; private‑sector nonexempt workers must be paid overtime wages).