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Overtime Authorization Form

This form is used to formally request and authorize an employee to work overtime hours, ensuring proper record-keeping and adherence to company policy.

Updated 15d ago
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Company Letterhead

{{company_name}}

{{company_address}}

Phone: {{phone}}

Email: {{email}}

Website: {{website}}

Overtime Authorization Form

**Date:** {{date}}

**Form ID:** {{form_id}}

Employee Information

**Employee Name:** {{employee_name}}

**Employee ID:** {{employee_id}}

**Department:** {{department}}

**Job Title:** {{job_title}}

Overtime Details

**Date(s) Overtime to be Worked:**

Start Date: {{start_date}} End Date: {{end_date}}

**Reason for Overtime:**

{{reason_for_overtime}}

**Estimated Hours:** {{estimated_hours}}

**Specific Tasks/Projects to be Completed during Overtime:**

{{tasks_projects}}

Authorization Request

I, {{employee_name}}, hereby request authorization to work the above-stated overtime hours to complete the specified tasks/projects. I understand that all overtime must be pre-approved by my direct manager and, if applicable, departmental head.

**Employee Signature:** _________________________ **Date:** {{employee_signature_date}}

Manager Approval

I, {{manager_name}}, as the direct manager of {{employee_name}}, approve the overtime hours as detailed above.

**Manager Signature:** _________________________ **Date:** {{manager_approval_date}}

**Comments (if any):** {{manager_comments}}

Department Head Approval (if required)

I, {{department_head_name}}, as the Department Head of {{department}}, approve the overtime hours as detailed above.

**Department Head Signature:** _________________________ **Date:** {{department_head_approval_date}}

**Comments (if any):** {{department_head_comments}}

HR Department Record

**Received by HR:** {{hr_received_by}}

**Date Recorded:** {{hr_record_date}}

**HR Comments:** {{hr_comments}}

Instructions for Completion

1. Employee to complete 'Employee Information', 'Overtime Details', and 'Authorization Request' sections.

2. Submit the form to your direct manager for approval.

3. Manager to complete 'Manager Approval' section.

4. If required by company policy, the form should then be submitted to the Department Head for their approval.

5. Once fully approved, send the form to the Human Resources Department for official record-keeping.

Signature Block

_________________________ _________________________

Employee Signature Date

_________________________ _________________________

Manager Signature Date

_________________________ _________________________

Department Head Signature (if required) Date

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