### Question
How is the "overtime compensation" defined?


### Answer
The term **overtime compensation** is defined in *29 U.S.C. § 207* as follows -

> the compensation required by subsection (a), and


(B) the terms "compensatory time" and "compensatory time off" mean hours during which an employee is not working, which are not counted as hours worked during the applicable workweek or other work period for purposes of overtime compensation, and for which the employee is compensated at the employee's regular rate

#### Citation:
  - *29 U.S.C. § 207*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 8-FAIR LABOR STANDARDS**

