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shift differential

noun/ˈʃɪft ˌdɪfəˈrɛnʃəl/

C1CEFR level
75/100Rarity: rare
TechnicalRegister

Extra pay granted to employees who work unsocial hours such as nights or weekends.

Nurses on the overnight rota earn a shift differential on top of their base rate.

Topic: Human resources in Business English

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