Definition: Overlabouring, in economics and sociology, refers to a situation where an individual or group of individuals are engaged in activities that do not contribute significantly to their overall productivity or efficiency. This can occur for various reasons, such as excessive workload, lack of resources, inadequate training, or poor management. For example, if an employee is overlabouring due to insufficient training or the absence of appropriate resources, they may be unable to perform their job effectively and may end up being idle or under