I work for a company.....i work from 5-5 some and probably most days. The regular time would be 7-3. If I couldnt work overtime, could i be fired from the job? Can they really do that?...That wouldnt really be fair or right. Could this company be in trouble for firing a worker becasue he or she couldnt work overtime? But the problem would be that this State is "At Will". How could you prove that they had fired you becasue you couldnt work overtime? I read the company's employee orientation packet and stuff. And it didnt say that overtime is Mandatory. I thought Overtime was Optional
2006-12-03 03:58:51 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
unless your in a union, remember bush is in charge and they can treat you like your replaceable at a heart beat. cold hearted Republicans
2006-12-03 04:04:35 · answer #1 · answered by treetown2 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
There is no such thing as mandatory overtime. However, when you were hired, was it explained that overtime is a common practice or an expectation for your job? Either way, you stand to get on the short list for unemployment if you refuse. It's not fair, but little in life is! Your company could have a problem if you were clearly terminated for refusing to work overtime for legitimate reasons. Making a legal issue out of this could be costly to you, and probably not worth the trouble. Again, it depends on the explanation you got prior to being hired. All employees are 'at will' unless they have an employment contract, regardless of the state you live in. Exceptions apply to salaried employees or management people. If your employer's will changes, your done. Your employer provides you the opportunity to work for his company, but not the guarantee that you'll always have that job.
2006-12-03 04:17:37 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
First is has nothing to do with Bush! (Not everything is his fault) But under most circumstances overtime is mandaory as an accepted part of being employed by a company, however certain guidelines apply... In most cases it must be scheduled or demanded by the company with "reasonable" notice. I think it is 24 hours (but not 100% sure) If you seriously want to research the specifics of the Federal law follow the link to the U.S. D.O.L. overtime section below (keep in mind though that some states have thier own labor laws.
2006-12-03 04:12:49 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
well your employer can always find another reason to fire you.
most states have a maximum amount of hours that an employer can require you work in a given day or week.
these laws are suppose to protect abuses of employees, but most employers know this and aren't stupid enough to fire an employee for not working more than that amount of hours. they find some other reason to can you.
for example, in my state and employer can only make you work 10 hours in a day, and 50 hours a week, unless otherwise stating it as a function of the job.
but just try uphold those rights!
you end up being fired for using the bathroom at the wrong time or something equally silly!
but if you think your rights have been violated based on your state's labor laws, contact your state's department of labor.
2006-12-03 04:06:27 · answer #4 · answered by qncyguy21 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Do you have a contract? If you have one then read it to see if overtime is addressed. I don't think anyone can be fired for not working overtime unless your job requires it. But you would know this ahead of time. Is there anyone at the company that you can ask? Or you could check your state's labor department website.
2006-12-03 04:04:11 · answer #5 · answered by markmisslindsay 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Since youre in a 'aT will" state, they can fire you for any reason.
you can't be forced to work overtime, but you can be fired for not fullfilling your duties as an employee. If you know that something must be done by a date, and you're 3 days behind, then the company can make you work the overtime in order to have it done by then.
2006-12-03 04:04:53 · answer #6 · answered by arus.geo 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Contact the Labor Management Board in your state and find out exactly what your rights are in the state.
2006-12-03 04:10:05 · answer #7 · answered by restless_nymph 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If overtime is a requirement to fulfill your job description then you can be fired for not fulfilling it.
2006-12-03 04:02:10 · answer #8 · answered by True101 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
no overtime is mandatory if the company says it is, and if you don't work overtime, you can be given a warning and fired.
As a boss I have done it many times.
2006-12-03 04:04:12 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Yes they can. They dont have to give a reason for firing you. Also, if you are a SALARIED employee, hours don't apply to you, period.
2006-12-03 04:49:13 · answer #10 · answered by cyanne2ak 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋