2006-10-05 07:33:45 · 24 answers · asked by ravenmad1409 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
not if its not in your contract that you are required to do it
2006-10-05 07:41:34 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The answer depends upon several variables. Are you unionized, and what does your contract say? Are you an employee at will? Are you in Public Safety? What is the state law pertaining to your job? Was overtime mentioned in a pre-employment interview? This subject can not be answered in a general sense.
2006-10-05 14:44:00 · answer #2 · answered by Beau R 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Depends if you signed an employment contract stating that reasonable amounts of overtime would be worked.
2006-10-05 14:37:00 · answer #3 · answered by banditblue1200 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No they can not MAKE you do overtime, but if you choose to, they HAVE TO pay you extra so if you're trying to make extra money, I would do it. However, if they ask you to and you say no, they will probably treat you different and do stupid things like cut your hours to make you mad or make your schedule weird so you have to get up at strange times and different times everyday. I would just agree to do some overtime, and make sure they agree up front that you will get paid time and a half for any hours over 40.
2006-10-07 20:57:30 · answer #4 · answered by Mz. T 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends what is in your contract!
If you've signed a contract that says ypur obliged to do Overtime, then I'm afraid you have to BUT if you're contract says that Overtime is optional, then you can leave at the stated finish time.
For more info talk to The Citizens Advice Bureau, they'll be able to help you more!
Good Luck! xxx
2006-10-05 15:17:14 · answer #5 · answered by Kirk_84 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes unless give back compensations of hours, money or holidays. Sometimes i prefer not having any of them, because it is too tough to work overtime, i prefer no overtime at all and have a normal day.
2006-10-06 00:34:32 · answer #6 · answered by Mecoves 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Be very careful !!! Check your contract of employment frst. Have you allready been doing overtime , if you have and now you want to stop this could now be seen as a part of yor regular job . If you not sure seek advise from the citz advie burea.
2006-10-05 14:53:13 · answer #7 · answered by Stevie G 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i myself have had the same problem. the answer is no. there is a legal document you must fill out on behalf of your employerto allow you to work over a 39 hour week. if you havent filled this doc out your employer cant make you work overtime or they will face prosecution.
2006-10-09 12:57:44 · answer #8 · answered by paddy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO unless you have signed a contract stating that you are required / willing to do so much.
Employer laws make me laugh cos although there are lots of laws protecting the employee in most cases its impossible to prove you are being hard done by and if you don't do what your boss wants they make your job harder for you.
2006-10-05 14:43:40 · answer #9 · answered by 90210 aka Hummer Lover 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Any business requires extra effort during peak times. It cannot be expected to recruit extra staff for just a short period of time. e.g. I worked in a bookies so had to work late when there was night racing. My aunt worked in the office of a butchers shop and worked 9 to 5, but coming up to Christmas she worked much longer hours. You cannot expect employers to bring in extra staff, and train them, for such short periods.
2006-10-05 14:46:45 · answer #10 · answered by The Shadow 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO, however, if you constantly deny or reject doing it he may start treating you differently..and look to others for promotion..if the overtime is for a mandated staff meeting then yes, you need to commit.
2006-10-05 14:43:43 · answer #11 · answered by LONG ISLAND GIRL 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋