2006-09-02 12:00:00 · 12 answers · asked by terridstokes 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
8 to 10 hrs.
2006-09-02 12:02:32 · answer #1 · answered by jedidoughboy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am not sure anyone can legally make you work any hours!
Some by contract or policy, have a max! Usually it is 12, and in some emergencies, nurses have worked 16, though I wouldn't want them taking care of me!
By law they must give you a 15 minute break per 4 hours worked!
2006-09-02 12:08:46 · answer #2 · answered by cantcu 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the job. Once I was on call and I worked 19 hours. Great Paycheck, but it was tough getting out of bed the next day. The Military pays you for 24/7, so they can work you as much as the mission calls for.
2006-09-02 12:11:19 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
16 hours
2006-09-06 11:56:05 · answer #4 · answered by jerry 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends on the job
Police officers, correctional officers, military and others can be made to work 24 in emergancy situations.
I had to do 36 straight hours right after 9/11
2006-09-02 12:30:51 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are working as non skilled labor, 24. if you work in a profession that has limits like truck drivers, pilots and other fields where being alert is a requirement then different occupations have different rules.
2006-09-02 12:05:49 · answer #6 · answered by daydoom 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hmmm, not sure, may depend state to state, but my husband works 48 hours in a row at least once a week.
2006-09-02 12:05:16 · answer #7 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on your State's Guidelines. I'd say the max would be 16hrs no matter where you live. Some States mandate less.
2006-09-02 12:05:08 · answer #8 · answered by Jimmythekid 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
generally there is no limit, unless specsifed in a union contract.
but you must be allowed a 20 min break every 6 hours.
2006-09-02 12:04:50 · answer #9 · answered by Who 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i work a 12 hour shift. in the state i live in, thats the limit
2006-09-02 12:03:51 · answer #10 · answered by oldguy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋