Mercor enforces a weekly cap to maintain quality standards, enable prompt feedback, and foster a healthy work–life balance.
Weekly cap
- Default maximum: up to 40 hours per week
- Exceeding the cap requires prior approval from your Project Lead
- The cap is shared across any concurrent contracts
Project Leads own the time cap and must approve exceptions in advance.
Why do we limit hours
- Ensure frequent feedback and alignment with project expectations
- Avoid burnout and support a sustainable delivery pace