Time off in lieu is hours off given instead of extra pay. Take time off in lieu, owed time off in lieu.
It suits the employer's cash and suits the worker only if the time can actually be taken. Time off in lieu that expires unused is the usual complaint about the arrangement.
1nountime off in lieuHours off given instead of extra pay.
“He was owed nine days of time off in lieu by the summer.”
time off in lieu is leave.
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