working time

working time (plural working times)

(law) The period of time that an individual spends at paid occupational labor. Most countries regulate the working time by law, e.g. by stipulating a maximum number of working hours per week. Exact definition varies by the legislation.
Synonym: working hours
- 1993 December 13, Official Journal (of the European Union) L 307, pages 0018 - 0024:
  Working time shall mean any period during which the worker is working, at the employer's disposal and carrying out his activity or duties, in accordance with national laws and/or practice.

law: time spent at occupational labor

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