10. 04. 2025.
In the business environment, we often encounter the terms additional work and overtime, but many people confuse them or do not know the exact differences. Although both imply additional engagement of the employee, they differ significantly in terms of purpose and compensation.
WHAT IS ADDITIONAL WORK?
Additional work is work that an employee performs in addition to their main job. This work can be performed by another employer or by the same employer.
KEY CHARACTERISTICS:
- Additional work is agreed upon with the same or another employer;
- Additional work can be arranged only if the employee already has a full-time job under an employment contract;
- It can last up to 20 hours a week;
- Compensation is determined by the contract between the employee and the employer.
WHAT IS OVERTIME WORK?
Overtime work refers to work performed by an employee after their regular working hours in order to complete tasks that are part of their employment contract.
KEY CHARACTERISTICS:
- Overtime work is introduced by the employer where the employee already works;
- Overtime is introduced due to an increase in the volume of work, due to urgent and unavoidable situations;
- For overtime, the basic salary is increased by at least 40% per hour.
KEY DIFFERENCES BETWEEN ADDITIONAL AND OVERTIME WORK
|
Characteristic |
Additional |
Overtime Work |
|
What is it? |
Work performed in addition to the primary job. |
Work performed after regular working hours. |
|
On which tasks is it performed? |
On tasks that are not part of the employee’s job description (e.g., if you are a waiter, you cannot do supplemental work as a waiter, but you can as a cook or bartender). |
On tasks that are part of the employee’s job description. |
|
Where is it performed? |
With another employer or the same employer. |
With the employer where the employee already works. |
|
Who arranges the work? |
The employee arranges it with the employer (new or same). |
The employer decides when overtime work is required. |
|
Who introduces the work? |
It is agreed upon between the employee and the employer. |
The employer introduces overtime work when necessary. |
|
When can it be arranged? |
If the employee already has full-time employment elsewhere. |
When there is an urgent need for work or an increased workload. |
|
Duration |
Can last up to 20 hours per week. |
No exact limit, but total working hours cannot exceed 48 hours per week. |
|
Compensation |
Compensation is negotiated between the employee and the employer. |
Basic salary is increased by at least 40% per hour. |
|
Purpose |
Covers additional company needs without overloading permanent staff. |
Used for urgent needs or increased workload. |
If you are looking for an additional source of income alongside your regular job, additional work is a great option. However, if your employer requires you to work extra hours due to increased business demands, that is considered overtime work, which must be additionally compensated.
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