Define: Duty Time

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

How is Duty Time defined in a legal contract?

  • Duty Time means the duration from when someone checks-in to the moment they check-out, encompassing instances such as airport reserve and training as established in [the agreement].
    Seen in 4 SEC filings
  • Duty Time means the duration, calculated in hours and minutes, that commences when a reporting individual begins their duties, or when they are actually on duty, whichever happens later, and concludes when they are released from their duties.
    Seen in 3 SEC filings
  • Duty Time means the sequence of time during the regular work and school day where duties are performed, plus additional duties outside the regular work and school day for board meetings, events, or other activities where the presence of the individual, such as a superintendent, is required.
    Seen in 3 SEC filings
  • Duty Time means the period a Flight Attendant is on duty, commencing when they report for duty as directed and ends 15 minutes after they conclude their flight or are released from duty. Any deadhead time should be considered as duty time.
    Seen in 3 SEC filings
  • Duty Time means the duration that begins when a flight attendant is scheduled to report for duty, or when they actually report, whichever occurs later, and ends 15 minutes after arrival, or when they are released from duty, whichever occurs later.
    Seen in 2 SEC filings
  • Duty Time means any period in which a professional, like a pilot, is expected to perform their duties. For flying duties, this includes the period starting one hour before the first scheduled takeoff of the day and ending 30 minutes after the last scheduled landing, whichever is later.
    Seen in 2 SEC filings

Please note that these summaries have aimed to simplify and clarify the original legal language. The aim is to retain the semantic meaning while making it more accessible for the average business user.

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 duty 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

  • Duty Time means the period beginning when an employee starts their scheduled or actual work, and ending upon their release from work.

Relevant Contract Types

Relevant Circumstances

  • Setting hours of work for employees
  • Establishing overtime policies
  • Creating fair work schedules

Relevant Sectors

Genie Definition 2

  • Duty Time means the total duration during which duties are performed in the regular work day, plus additional duties required outside regular hours.

Relevant Contract Types

Relevant Circumstances

  • Assigning special projects or additional duties to employees
  • Determining compensation for duties performed outside regular work hours

Relevant Sectors

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Duty Time means the period beginning when an employee starts their scheduled or actual work, and ending upon their release from work.

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