Abstract
This paper deals with the definition of overtime work as set forth in the Labour Code. The definition was developed in the 1960's during the process of Labour law codification.
It must be pointed out that the definition was coined by the Communistic regime. The new Civil Code in force as of 1 January 2014, codifies 3 methods of interpretation and has opened a number of issues as the case of overtime work exemplifies.
Developments in legal theory inferred in previous Century, with roots going back to the Soviet Welfare State, are questioned after 60 years of supremacy. This article sorts out the most important arguments and at the conclusion defends a classic Czech definition of overtime This article sorts out the most important arguments and at the end, defends a classic Czech definition of overtime.