They are making us work more than 40 hours in a work week.I heard of a new law President Bush passed reciently that makes this illeagal.
2006-10-18 22:03:52 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
no law can make a self-employed person stick with the 40 hour law. it is only applicable when working for government.
2006-10-18 22:08:32 · answer #1 · answered by fair-and-squire 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you are non union and as well in a right to work state, the employer can ask or tell you to work overtime. If over 40 hours and not a restaurant job then they have to pay you 1 1/2. If you refuse to work it and not under a contract, they can replace you or punish you like reducing your hours until you quit.
2006-10-18 22:52:31 · answer #2 · answered by AJ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm assuming you are in the USA because of the George Bush reference. Although as a point of interest labour laws are different in each country and also the EU has it's own set of labour laws.
The official government website in the USA for labour laws is
http://www.dol.gov
some more useful website also:
http://www.contingentlaw.com
http://www.helplinelaw.com/law/usa-washington/labor%20law/labor%20law.php
You did not say if you are a temp, contractor or full time staff member. This could make a difference. I suggest you check your employment contract.
2006-10-18 22:17:48 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ovetime work cannot be mandated except on the following as provided for in the Labor Laws:
1. When there is a need to repair machines to avert damage,
2. When emergency occurs and workers are required to protect
company properties,
3. When public service is required, and
4. In analogous cases as mentioned above.
2006-10-18 22:10:05 · answer #4 · answered by FRAGINAL, JTM 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Currently there is no law limiting manitory overtime, just that overtime compensation is required when an hourly employee works more than 40 hrs in one week.
2006-10-18 23:37:55 · answer #5 · answered by bottleblondemama 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to get payed 150% of your regular wage for overtime work. They can mandate anything they want. They can fire you. What if they find someone else who will work longer hours than you. They just have to pay you more.
2006-10-18 22:20:37 · answer #6 · answered by To Be Free 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i think if its your original hiring contract then they can do it. check with the labor board as they should know for sure (even about the new law) funny though the employers always get to do whats best for them and NEVER whats best for the employees
2006-10-18 22:12:38 · answer #7 · answered by gypsy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go cry somewhere else......I work upwards of 70 hrs a week. I will take that pay check all the way to the bank.....is your house for sale ?? I got cash !!
2006-10-18 22:14:38 · answer #8 · answered by stu 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
are you being paid? if so i am sure there are others that would be willing to take your place so you can stay home and complain.
2006-10-18 22:12:06 · answer #9 · answered by tjhand5094 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋