Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

portal-to-portal pay

noun

/ˈpɔrtəl tə ˈpɔrtəl peɪ/

Definition

Compensation that covers the time an employee spends traveling to and from a job site, in addition to the hours worked on-site.

Examples

Many unions advocate for portal-to-portal pay to ensure workers are compensated for their travel time.
Under the new contract, employees will receive portal-to-portal pay for all commuting hours.
This type of pay is especially important for workers who travel long distances to their job sites.

Meaning

Portal-to-portal pay refers to the practice of paying employees not just for the hours they work at their designated place of employment but also for the time it takes them to travel to and from that location.