HR Glossary

What is Compensatory Off (Comp Off)?

A paid day off granted to employees who worked on a scheduled rest day, public holiday, or beyond their standard working hours, serving as time-based compensation instead of overtime pay.

Why it matters in hiring

Compensatory Off (Comp Off) comes up whenever teams compare candidates, set policy or report on people data. Getting the definition right keeps decisions consistent, which is the same reason springhire scores every applicant against the same criteria rather than on impression.

Related terms starting with C

• Compa-Ratio
• Compensation Philosophy
• Compensation Review Cycle
• Compensation Structure
• Competency-Based Interview
• Competency Development
• Competency Framework
• Competency Mapping

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