I can never compensate for my overtime

There may be times when you need to work more than is stated in your contract. Can your employer require you to work overtime? And what are your rights?

What exactly is overtime? Overtime is work assigned by or on behalf of the employer, performed beyond the normal working hours per week or 9 hours per day.

If you have to work more than 15 minutes overtime, you are entitled to compensation. You can choose to compensate your overtime with time off. The compensation in time off is equal to the duration of the overtime worked. The time off should be granted as much as possible consecutively and no later than the month preceding or two months following the calendar month in which the overtime was worked. If the time off is given later, you are entitled to an overtime allowance. Check the matrix applicable to you for the amount of the allowance.

If it is not possible or if it is chosen not to compensate the overtime with time off, you are entitled to compensation in money. In addition to your normal hourly salary, you receive an allowance. Check the matrix applicable to you for the amount of the allowance.

Exception
In principle, your employer can require you to work overtime if they deem it necessary. Employees aged 50 or older cannot be required to work overtime.

Do you often have to work overtime? And do you get the chance to compensate for overtime?