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7 min · 2026-07-02

Compensable Time: Definition for Hourly Field Work

Compensable time includes all hours an employee must be paid for — including certain travel and on-call periods — relevant when GPS tracks field shift sessions.

Definition

Compensable time is time that counts as hours worked for wage and overtime purposes — including principal activity, integral tasks, and some travel between worksites during the day.

Not compensable (typically)

business vs commuting miles Ordinary home-to-office commute — see .

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