Compensatory Time Off (CTO) or "Comp Time" is the ability to bank hours in lieu of getting paid out overtime. These banked hours can be used by eligible teammates in place of vacation/personal leave. If unused, CTO hours will be paid out or paid down twice per year (see applicable policies or bargaining contract for details) or at the time of separation or movement to an exempt position that does not offer CTO.
Eligible teammates are offered the option to elect CTO in lieu of their overtime being paid out. CTO will be offered at the time of hire and then annually in accordance with applicable collective bargaining contracts. CTO elections take place electronically in MyTime.
This guide provides step-by-step instructions on how to complete the Comp Election for New Hire or FLSA Change form in MyTime at the time of hire, change in eligibility, or during an annual election period.
Access the Comp Election for New Hire or FLSA Change Form
You can only submit a comp election in MyTime when an eligibility period is open.
When the period opens:
- Locate the My Business Processes tile from your home page and select Comp Election for New Hire or FLSA Change.
How to Complete a Comp Election
In the panel that opens to the right, complete the following:
- How do you want to be compensated for overtime?
- Earn Comp: Select to bank hours in lieu of getting paid overtime.
- Pay Overtime: Select to receive overtime pay.
Note: Refer to University policy and/or collective bargaining agreements for payment conditions, including payout/paydown of accumulated but unused CTO.
- The Effective From date will default to today’s date. Change the date to the start of the current pay period.
- Click or tap Submit.
Note: Your current election will be displayed in Your Preferences. If you had a prior election selected in HBS, your election will be displayed with an election date of 5/11/2025.
View Your CTO Election History
Navigate back to the My Business Processes tile on your home page.
- Select View Comp Election History.
- A record of your prior elections made in MyTime will be displayed.
Note: If you had a prior election selected in HBS, it will display with an election date of 5/11/2025.
- Click Close to exit.
