As a limo driver sometimes my job only works me two hours and I get paid for two hours. I may even have to drive to the location which may take an hour alone.
2006-10-15 20:26:27 · 8 answers · asked by Waldo Waldo Waldo! 5 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
If this was understood and agreed upon when you were hired, then it is perfectly fair. Otherwise, you have some issues you need to discuss with the owner. And did the owner explain that you only get paid for the drive, and not for the down time when you are available on call?
Are you sure you want to consider this a full time job?
2006-10-15 20:35:30 · answer #1 · answered by auntb93again 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
this is where local and state laws come into play. I've worked over 40 hours as a part time worker before and that was legal. I believe you should be compensated for your total time representing the company while on your time (that time it took to drive there and back while using their car and dress code/uniform). If you are hired as a fulltime employee, some places take taxes from you like you are working full time. Considering that you are paid hourly I would bring this up to managemant and let them know you want to work more or have them change your status or you will take them to court. I know this may turn your work relationship with the company a little sour and you may have to look for a nother job but you're not getting paid like you should and the company is making bank on you.
2006-10-16 03:37:46 · answer #2 · answered by xxplalmxx 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It really depends on the state in which you work. A full time employee means roughly 38 to 40 hours per week. How your emplyer choses to break up those hours is to his/her discresion, at least in the state of Virginia. Is the state in which you are living a 'commonwealth state'? Even if you are 'hard-up' for a job, you might consider what is best for you in the long run and ditching them if you think they are giving you the shaft.
If you want an honest and lawful answer, you should do an online search of the labor laws of your particular state. Every state has different labor laws.
2006-10-16 03:44:32 · answer #3 · answered by Beth 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not sure where you are from but check your employment contract or award before you go making waves. If you are not sure what your contract means then speak to the management/payroll office at work and have them show you where it is clarified in the contract or the award. That way you wont make a fool of yourself and if you are still not happy with the result you can leave quietly.
2006-10-16 03:37:44 · answer #4 · answered by CGMK 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It all depends on your job. You should get that figured out before you start working. Generally, you are not considered full time unless you work atleast 35 hours per week, it isn't measured per day. The standard full time job, in the US, is 40 hours per week.
2006-10-16 03:33:19 · answer #5 · answered by Aaron 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you are appointed as a full time worker, whether or not you have work, you have to be paid fully...
2006-10-16 03:29:14 · answer #6 · answered by Arunagiri K 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
wht do u do for rest of the time,
its illegal if ur full time employee you should be paid as full time workers.
go to court and sue them. and ask for the compansion also...
2006-10-16 03:29:12 · answer #7 · answered by aarshi72 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A word of advice -- if you don't like he hours -- Quit.
2006-10-16 10:21:46 · answer #8 · answered by hq3 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋