straight time

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noun

1

: the regularly established working time of employees during a standard period (such as a week) excluding time lost through absence or gained through overtime

in most industries straight time still exceeds 35 hours a week

2

: the rate of pay applicable for straight-time work

had 40 hours at straight time and 12 hours of overtime pay

straight-time

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adjective

1

: constituting or taking place in straight time

straight-time work

40 straight-time hours

2

: constituting or fixed at a regular base rate per hour, day, week, or month and excluding any overtime pay, merit bonus, shift differential, or commission

a two dollar an hour straight-time rate

straight-time pay

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