What does compensatory work mean?
Pursuant to Article 64 of the Labor Law;
In cases where WORK IS STOPPED DUE TO COMPULSORY REASONS, THE WORKPLACE IS CLOSED BEFORE OR AFTER NATIONAL HOLIDAYS AND PUBLIC HOLIDAYS, OR DUE TO SIMILAR REASONS WHERE WORK IS PERFORMED SIGNIFICANTLY BELOW NORMAL WORKING HOURS OR COMPLETELY SUSPENDED AT THE WORKPLACE, OR UPON THE EMPLOYEE'S REQUEST FOR LEAVE, the employer may require compensatory work for the unworked periods within TWO MONTHS. Such work shall not be considered overtime or work performed in excess of weekly working hours.
Compensatory work SHALL NOT EXCEED THREE HOURS PER DAY, provided that it does not exceed the maximum daily working time. Compensatory work cannot be performed on public holidays.