For an employer to work you 4 hours, let you off for 3 hours then have you work for 12 hours in succession?
Isn't it that you can work 16 hours straight through but not have a break inbetween like that?
PLUS, if the employer told the employee they would cover the 4 hours shift but conviently "forgot" and try to say I was a no call, no show
and is it possible i could I talk to a lawyer about it?
2006-09-28 13:14:18 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
please read the question..i'm not asking about 16 hour straight shifts...i'm talking about BREAKS in between the shifts.
I think there has to be a certain about of time inbetween shifts...and my employer did not do that..
2006-09-28 13:18:16 · update #1
Of course you CAN talk to a lawyer about it, but I would think first and foremost you should talk to your employer if you're concerned. If you still think something is amiss, talk to an attorney but not until you know the full story with your employer first.
2006-09-28 18:38:26 · answer #1 · answered by Jenna_OZ 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't know about the work 4, off 3, work 12 question. As for the "No call, no show" question, if they told you they would cover the shift, than they knew you wouldn't be there. That means you were not a "no call". I would talk to a lawyer or just find a better employer.
2006-09-28 20:19:33 · answer #2 · answered by STEVEN F 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I believe that it depends on the state. In my state you are not legally allowed to work more than 4 hours without a 15 minute PAID break. You can not work more than 8 hours without a 30 minute break without pay.
But employers still do it all the time, even though it's against the law, because in my state you can be fired for ANY reason (except for discriminatory ones)-- and you sign papers saying that you agree to that when you take a job!
2006-09-28 20:23:07 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
A lawyer would probably be your best bet, but working for a 4 hour shift, going home or whatever then coming back in for another shift is a lot of times called a "split shift" and it's perfectly legal. Check with your states labor board also for more information about your questions. Good luck!
2006-09-28 20:17:41 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Anytime that you are clocked in you are supposed to be paid for and for every six hours you work you're supposed to at least get a half break for lunch(or whatever depending on the time of day) and I believe it's for every three hours a fifteen minute break. I know everywhere I've worked and it's only been eight hour days, you get one break in the morning, one for lunch, and one in the afternoon. I would definately talk to a lawyer about it.
2006-09-28 20:24:35 · answer #5 · answered by Alessa 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
were you paid for all the hours you worked?
if so, quit whining and be happy you have a job.....possibly get a different job.
why do people think lawyers and lawsuits are the answer to every little thing in life that doesn't go just as you hoped?
2006-09-28 20:17:12 · answer #6 · answered by kellettgal 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I think it is legal. I know nurses who work 16-hour shifts.
2006-09-28 20:15:56 · answer #7 · answered by BellyRubz 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Most city governments contain labor relations board . just issue that comment to them
2006-09-28 20:17:44 · answer #8 · answered by josh s 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First how old are you? That makes a differance.
2006-09-28 20:23:37 · answer #9 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
lawyer
2006-09-28 20:15:26 · answer #10 · answered by <3erly 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋