Overtime pay for a late return, United pilots
Short answer
Yes. From two hours after your original release: one hour of Overtime Add Pay per three hours away, one per two past 2359 before a day off.
What the contract says
“A Pilot shall receive Overtime Add Pay equal to one (1) hour for each three (3) hours actual elapsed time away from Base, prorated, starting from the point in time that is two (2) hours after their original release time.”
“The ratio given above shall increase to one (1) hour for each two (2) hours”
Which release time counts?
The release time of the trip as it was when it was placed on your schedule. Later changes to the trip don’t move it. § 20-L-1
What if the delay makes me miss another trip?
Time that was already scheduled away from base for that later trip or training is taken out of the calculation. § 20-L-5-b
Is there an example in the contract?
Yes. A reserve due home at 1500 on day 3 and reassigned to return at 1200 on day 4 earns overtime for 19 hours at one for three, or 6:20 of Add Pay. § 20-L-5-b-(4)
This page explains contract language; it is not legal advice. If your situation is not covered, ask your union representative.