Can I go to the Union over this matter? I am working 48 hours a week but the company will not give me two days off in a row.
2006-09-12 23:16:06 · 10 answers · asked by john c 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
depends on what your contract says and what country you are in. you have rights.. i'm sure you are more than entitled to 2 days off in a row.
2006-09-12 23:18:03 · answer #1 · answered by Frankie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It all depends upon what work & schedule guidelines your union and employer have agreed. It is not a statute or law anywhere regarding schedule or even special compensation for working more than 40hrs in a week--for adults anyway. It is usually just a matter of company policy only. But, since most companies realise they're not going to get too many applicants or have workers stay very long, they try to offer something. Also, you SHOULD always be able to go to your union rep for ANYTHING in the way of a question you might have. If you can't, vote in a different union rep as quickly as possible.
2006-09-13 06:30:33 · answer #2 · answered by quntmphys238 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to the union and talk to them if you're unhappy with the current conditions.
As far as I know, there is no law that says your days off have to be 'in a row'. As far as I know, they can work you up to 16 hours a day, but they are required by law to let you have 8 hours a day off to rest.
Note, that I'm not an expert and may not be up to date on the current labor laws, but I'm telling what I've heard in the past 5 years.
2006-09-13 06:27:47 · answer #3 · answered by Lucianna 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends on your state laws. Here it is..employers cannot work you 14 days without a day off. So they can legally have you work 13 days in a row. Give you a day off and start all over again.
2006-09-13 07:08:39 · answer #4 · answered by shelshe 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no its not true it all depends on the company and the schedule, if they cant afford to let you off for two days in a row, well then your stuck, Union cant do anything
2006-09-13 06:23:56 · answer #5 · answered by paki 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends
2006-09-13 06:22:23 · answer #6 · answered by Putt 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. Most states are "employment by will." You can get the days off, and the company is free to find someone who will work what you wouldn't.
2006-09-13 06:24:05 · answer #7 · answered by kitty fresh & hissin' crew 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i wish....there is no such legal mandate. however, contacts vary from job to job so i would recommend checkng your contract and also your union's requirements. if your employer is failing to abide to those documents, then you have a case. if no such agreement was pre-established, you're stuck until you renew your contract (when you should bring up this matter)
2006-09-13 06:24:51 · answer #8 · answered by moondancer629 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well union contract-iguess, but i`ve never worked with a union,but i have been told many lies by bosses etc.you need to see what your contract says.
2006-09-13 06:26:27 · answer #9 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
HOG WASH! The answer to your dilemna is "FIND ANOTHER JOB"!!!!! That's what happens when you work for unscrupulous individuals!!!!!
2006-09-16 20:36:31 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋