When are power interruptions or brownouts considered as working hours? | 10 October 2023

Brownouts of short duration but not exceeding 20 minutes shall be treated as compensable hours whether used productively by the employees or not

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Alburo Law
October 10, 2023

When are power interruptions or brownouts considered as working hours?

Brownouts running for more than 20 minutes may not be treated as hours worked provided that

(1) the employees can leave their workplace or go elsewhere whether inside or outside the work premises; or

(2) the employees can use the time effectively for their own interest.

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