You can leave but you'll get in trouble. They don't even tell us we have to stay. We just can't leave until they say we can. You could have your shift end at 8pm but you could still be there well after 9pm. We're also only part time.
2006-09-28 17:32:43 · 15 answers · asked by NoDoubt 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
I'm sure it's legal, but it would be nice if they would ask. You're only part time. Don't they realize people might have to be somewhere? This is just unprofessional. What they should do is schedule you for a long shift, and then send you home early if it's not busy. It would make sense to have someone come in at the same time your shift is ending.
2006-09-29 04:21:20 · answer #1 · answered by Angry 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No it isnt wrong. companies have a job to do too, and it must get done. What is wrong is their not telling you that they need you to stay over. I would consider asking your employer to let you know when they need you to stay later than your normal shift if you have family obligations. Let them know that you do not have a problem staying, as long as you can let someone know you will be late getting home. Most employers will understand this need. If you don't have someone you need to tell at home, then I would just consider it more money in the bank and be glad for the extra pay.
2006-09-28 17:43:57 · answer #2 · answered by susan w 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes they can... but they only have to pay you if you make less than a certain amount or are hourly.
I worked for a computer co. years ago and was a salaried employee (no overtime) making $105K/year. I had to work all kind of weird hours... sometimes 24-hours straight. I was on call every alternate weekend, which meant I got called all weekend and if I had to go to work I was expected there with 45 minutes of my first page... so if I went out over the weekend, my wife and I took 2 cars! I was denied any further compensation or even comp. time.
Yes, they can do it legally, unless you're contract stipulates otherwise.
2006-09-28 17:44:17 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Retail? That's what it sounds like. I've worked in retail and often times they'll put employees on the schedule to leave at a certain time, but they know they won't leave until much later. For example after a store closes you have to clean up. I am pretty sure they do this to look good for payroll purposes. Wouldn't it make more sense for them to schedule you until 9? You'd think... Anyway, there's not much you can do. You could try to say you have to be somewhere at 8:30, but I doubt it'd work. Try to find another job.
2006-09-28 17:35:50 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
This often happens at my work. I feel it is wrong, but looking from a managers point of view if we are busy I suppose it is ok that they ask you to stay longer. If they were to fire you if you left after they "said" you could leave they could get in trouble for wrongful dismissal if reported.
2006-09-28 17:41:22 · answer #5 · answered by RedAssassin88 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Technically, its not wrong for your employer to work when your shift is over, as long as you are getting paid for the overtime you are working. The exception to this is if you are paid on a salary, not hourly wage, that the employer does not have to pay you for working overtime.
2006-09-28 17:44:49 · answer #6 · answered by bloop87 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I could see if it was 15 minutes later, but an hour or more no way. I would talk to the highest person in charge. If they are not paying you the extra time you need to call your corporate office, most jobs have a hotline you can call anonymously to complain or you could talk to human resources if you have one.
2006-09-28 17:41:56 · answer #7 · answered by Nadea K 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i deal with this daily. you have every right to leave at the time you are scheduled to. what they are doing is scare tactics. if they get mad at you-let them and just inform them of the times you are supposed to work-trust me and i mean truuuuuuuuuuust me when i tell you they'll be fine with it.
they know you can easily sue.
what they are doing is wrong and its against the law.
lol. these idiots don' t know anything. NO ONE CAN MAKE YOU WORK OVERTIME BUT YOURSELF. sounds like there's a lot of sheep here.
2006-09-28 17:42:49 · answer #8 · answered by NONAME 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
They can't make you do anything. I'm not even sure they could fire you for refusing to work overtime unless the paperwork you signed when you got hired included a stipulation for overtime.
2006-09-28 17:41:10 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
$100 says that in your job destription, you signed that you are "available to work overtime" Check it out. Ask for an application for a friend or something and check it out...$100!
2006-09-28 19:17:40 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋