2006-12-05 23:27:49 · 10 answers · asked by javier r 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
If they are paying you for seven days a week plus overtime the answer is yes!
2006-12-05 23:30:18 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
USA answer:
Depends on what kind of contract you have with your employer.
If you are salary, then you can be asked to work all they want.
If your are hourly, by law they must pay you over time.
Also, if your working say a "part time" job where you only work a few hours a day that add up to less than 40 hours a week, then yes you can be scheduled 7 days a week. No law against it.
2006-12-05 23:57:00 · answer #2 · answered by Dog Lover 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My best advice to any employee is 'know your rights'. Every employer knows their rights and employees should as well. If your boss is offering financial incentives or comp time in exchange for your extra labor, then I say you should pitch in. If your boss has a heart, he/she will remember your efforts and it could work to your advantage in the future. I believe this is called quid pro quo. However, be advised that there are abusers out there, and if you are being forced to work 7 days a week with nothing in exchange, that is most likely illegal (whether or not you are exempt) and you may want to research your state's (not federal) labor laws for recourse. good luck!
Quote from Dept of Labor website regarding overtime: "For covered, nonexempt employees, the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) requires overtime pay to be at least one and one-half times an employee's regular rate of pay after 40 hours of work in a workweek. Some exceptions apply under special circumstances to police and firefighters and to employees of hospitals and nursing homes.
Some states have overtime laws. In cases where an employee is subject to both the state and federal overtime laws, the employee is entitled to overtime according to the higher standard (i.e., the standard that will provide the higher overtime pay). "
2006-12-06 00:01:23 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES as long as they pay ya. If I have a job that needs it, I have my people work like that all the time. If it is a small business like mine, the boss should be there also and to be nice give the guys lunch on the cuff.
2006-12-05 23:35:08 · answer #4 · answered by pedohunter1488 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He can ASK you to work 7 days a week, but he can't make you.
It depends a lot on which country you live in, and what sort of workplace legislation is currently in force.
2006-12-05 23:33:10 · answer #5 · answered by wombat2u2004 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
nope the working time directive says that you must have rest breaks of at least 1 day in every 7 day period or 2 days in a fortnight.
you can opt out but that is your choice not your employers!
2006-12-06 00:01:58 · answer #6 · answered by Nettle 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If that's what you agreed to whilst employed. yet they do could pay you time beyond regulation for something over 8 hours in one day, and something over 40 hours in a week. some businesses perform with that exertions form.
2016-10-17 21:29:53 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I guess you mean if you refuse will he fire you?
And the answer is probably yes.
It depends how bad you like and want your job.
Despite what the law says, if he wants to fire you there is always a way.
In other words the ball is in your court.
Have a nice day.
2006-12-05 23:38:12 · answer #8 · answered by Ringo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are a salaried employee, technically yes.
If you are an hourly employee, no.
2006-12-05 23:30:39 · answer #9 · answered by kja63 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-12-05 23:40:32 · answer #10 · answered by Sabure Kennedy 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋