What are the key elements and best practices I should include when drafting a compliant travel and overtime policy for a mid-sized company, particular for regional offices?
When drafting a travel and overtime policy for a mid-sized company, I would focus on three key things - legal compliance, clarity, and fairness.
It’s essential to clearly define what counts as working time during travel, how overtime is approved and compensated, and what expenses are reimbursable.
Aligning with local labor laws and making the policy easy for both employees and managers to follow builds trust and avoids costly misunderstandings.
I’ve found that a well-structured policy not only protects the company, it also shows respect for employees’ time and effort, especially when they go the extra mile.
