Comp off (compensatory off)

Comp off (compensatory off) refers to the additional days off granted in lieu of working overtime or on a holiday. If an employee works for more than the stipulated working hours or on a holiday, they are entitled to take a day off as compensation for the extra work done. The comp off is given based on the company's policies and the employment contract .

Comp off is an incentive for the employee to work beyond their regular working hours or to compensate for a holiday work. The employer typically grants the day off based on the overtime hours worked, and the timing of the comp-off is arranged in consultation with the employee. It can be taken by the employee within a specified time frame, and it can't be accumulated beyond a certain period.

The terms of eligibility and the number of days of comp off granted vary from company to company. Some companies may allow comp off only to their permanent employees, while others may offer it to contractual or part-time employees as well. Overall, comp off is a means of balancing work life and leisure time, and it helps in maintaining the work-life balance of employees. It also motivates employees to put in extra hours of work or to work on holidays, knowing that they will be compensated with additional time off.