29 CFR 785.8 Effect of custom, contract, or agreement.
29 CFR Part 785: Hours Worked (29 CFR Part 785)
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The principles are applicable, even though there may be a custom, contract, or agreement not to pay for the time so spent with special statutory exceptions discussed in §§ 785.9 and 785.26.
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Official text: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-29/part-785 · eCFR, up to date as of 2026-09-25 · Read 2026-09-29
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