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Overtime hours should not be overlooked after the month ends. The standard practice is compensation through paid time off, and if that is not feasible within the legal timeframe, payment with a legal surcharge applies. Employees need clarity on their worked hours and compensation timelines. Overtime and holiday work have different compensation rules. According to labor inspection guidelines, overtime must be compensated with paid time off within 90 days. If not possible, payment occurs the following month with at least a 75% surcharge on the base salary for those hours. Before raising a discrepancy, employees should compare their attendance records, communicated schedules, and pay slips, and request written clarification on recognized hours and compensation methods.