Define: Commute Time

The meaning of “Commute Time” differs based on where it is used. We list many below, then combine them into one or more market-standard definitions.

How is Commute Time defined in a legal contract?

  • Commute Time means the time taken daily over a week in order for the parent(s) to transport themselves for active participation in employment-related activities. Seen in 2 SEC filings
  • Commute Time means the regular time an employee spends traveling from their home to their designated office. This routine travel time is not eligible for overtime pay. If an employee needs to travel beyond regular work hours or outside of the designated office location, the standard commute time must be subtracted from any overtime calculations. Extra time beyond the regular commute may be considered for overtime subject to prior approval or as per the [supplemental agreement]. Seen in 2 SEC filings
  • Commute Time means the standard time duration it takes for an employee to commute. Seen in 1 SEC filing

Note: The Genie AI Legal Assistant pulled this data out of the SEC EDGAR Database of 500,000 records from the past 22 years of filings. We regularly update this page as new filings and definitions come in.

Search EDGAR for 'Definitions of commute time' yourself to verify these results. We are always keen to point people to source documents.

Which definition should you use?

🤔 Our AI Legal Assistant has combined and improved the above descriptions to create market-standard 'Genie definitions' below, with guidance on which documents and which industry to use for each.

Genie Definition 1

Commute Time means the daily routine time required for an employee's travel between their home and workplace.

Relevant Contract Types

Relevant Circumstances

  • Hiring for a new job position or location
  • Changing of job contracts to include remote work
  • Adjustments to contracts involving travel

Relevant Sectors

Genie Definition 2

Commute Time means this travel duration over a standard working week, particularly important for parents involved in job-related activities.

Relevant Contract Types

Relevant Circumstances

  • Adjustments to contracts involving parents
  • Changes in child care arrangements
  • Introduction of new flexible work policies

Relevant Sectors

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Commute Time means the daily routine time required for an employee's travel between their home and workplace

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