comp time
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of comp time
comp(ensatory) time
Example Sentences
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“My goal, my fervent goal and hope, is that labor comes to the table and says ‘We’ll take some furloughs, we’ll take some comp time off,’” Yaroslavsky said.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 22, 2025
Among other things, the deal with city police employees increases starting salaries from $54,698 to $61,504 and offers comp time pay for designated holidays.
From Washington Post ● Nov. 23, 2022
Spiking - boosting one’s final-year salary and pension by the last-minute cashing in of unused vacation, sick leave and comp time - is no more, for example, and good riddance.
From Washington Times ● Apr. 5, 2021
He said a new contract with the King County Corrections Guild that recently came out of arbitration includes factors to reduce overtime, including a 72-hour notice for vacation and capped comp time.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 21, 2019
The practice of comp time — giving employees who work extra time a day off down the road — will also change.
From New York Times ● May 18, 2016
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