overwork
verb [ I or T ]
uk/ˌəʊvəˈwɜːk/ us HR
to work too much or cause someone to work too much:
The union says they are overworking us to the point where our health is affected.
She had been overworking and needed a vacation.
overworked
adjective
Nurses feel overworked and underpaid.
Overworked employees are taking more sick days.
overwork
noun [ U ]
uk/ˈəʊvəwɜːk/ us/ˈoʊvɚwɝːk/ HR
the act of working too hard or too much:
Stress and overwork are blamed for high levels of absenteeism.