Got sick while working on overtime – can the hours be given back?. As of: February 9, 2024, 5:21 a.m By: Franziska Kaindl CommentsPressSplit Many employers offer their employees compensatory time off to reduce overtime.

But what happens if the employee gets sick right then? Anyone who works more than stipulated in the employment contract does overtime. Employers can pay employees for more hours worked or offer them compensatory. time off.