Glossary
TOIL (time off in lieu)
TOIL means time off in lieu: agreed time off instead of payment for overtime. The arrangement needs clear terms for recording the extra work and taking the time. It is separate from annual leave, and its treatment depends on the applicable agreement and employment requirements.
Record the extra hours, the agreed credit and any time later taken. Keep queries visible so that an attendance entry is not mistaken for agreement about its pay treatment.
Do not assume a universal expiry period or leaving payment rule. Check the applicable arrangement and use current guidance for the specific situation. The linked article separates practical record keeping from the contractual decision.
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