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Standby time

The employer and employee may agree that the employee must be available to be called to work if necessary.

Standby time is not included in working time, unless the employee is required to stay at the workplace or in its immediate vicinity. When agreeing on standby time, the compensation to be paid must also be agreed.

Education tips on the subject

You can also find out more about the subject in the online training library for working life, which is part of your membership benefits.

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