2006-07-31 04:21:00 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
My best advice
Go to Department of Labor at
www.dol.gov
and do a search.
But, my sister is a nurse and she pulls 16 hour shifts on weekends at our local hospital. So I guess it's possible, but I think in most situations it's on a voluntary basis.
2006-07-31 04:34:32 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Technically, you are to work for 8 hours a day. From 8 am to 12 pm, one hour for lunch and 1/2 hour break, and from 1 pm to 5 pm with a 1/2 hour break in the afternoon as well. Your employer is taking advantage. Don't you all have a union where you work?
2006-07-31 13:04:16 · answer #2 · answered by Virgin Islands Girl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This might sound weird, but I think he can, really. Of course, it's illegal but if you focus on the reality, you'll see that this world is full of crap. Many people sell drugs and ruin others' lives. Many killers get away with whatever they have done. Many girls have been sexually abused by their stepfathers or even their OWN fathers.
And that's why I think twelve hours a day on the clock at work is surely possible.
2006-07-31 11:40:57 · answer #3 · answered by shockolate_bar 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the only real rules i'm aware of is that you must have at least 8 hours between shifts. one shift can last more than 12 hours but if you're an hourly employee then you have to be paid overtime for everything over 8 hours. if you're salaried then you're kind screwed because you never get paid overtime. unfortunately you live in a society that values backbreaking work hours over leisure and family time.
2006-07-31 11:27:21 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes..But you need at least 8 hours off before returning
2006-07-31 11:24:50 · answer #5 · answered by dwh12345 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, if he pays overtime(unless u r in food service) you also cant work a double shift back 2 back.call the employment department if he dont come to his sences.
2006-07-31 11:32:14 · answer #6 · answered by Juggalo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course not. You can leave when you want. Might lose your job, of course...i guess it depends on what job you do. If you're a truck driver you can work up to 14 hours.
2006-07-31 11:28:47 · answer #7 · answered by jata2001 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are schedualed to work it yes. If you are schedualed to work only 8 hrs than the extra 4 hours would be O/T (if you work 40hrs wk) and they can't make you cut it.
2006-07-31 11:27:02 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes but not without your prior agreement usually in your contract
2006-07-31 11:25:46 · answer #9 · answered by rainbowdazzle 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No he can`t. IT IS AGAINST LAW.If you are willing you can volunteer for more hours. But your employer cannot force you.
2006-07-31 11:25:41 · answer #10 · answered by PRASAD 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋