2006-12-10 01:25:12 · 11 answers · asked by gary 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
I believe the situation is that if you'd normally be rota'd to work that day, then yes: its no different in that sense to a normal bank holiday. However, you should get a premium for working it, normally double time and a day off in lieu or treble time.
2006-12-10 01:28:39 · answer #1 · answered by winballpizard 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since you are not an indentured servant, the answer is no. But why are you so disappointed?
Tell me is your wife giving you are difficult time because your boss is making you work. It stinks when women make their husband's responsibility at work additionally stressful because they are immature and self-centred. If this is so, both of you should reflex on how the job has provided the other 364 days.
Has your boss or others worked Christmas in prior years? Is it your turn this year?I am sure he was not thrilled to inform you of the Christmas schedule.
Is your occupation a business that normally provides services on Christmas? Be a team player and have your family Christmas the day before or the day after.
Many, many people work on Christmas. Think of our military personnel. Use the opportunity to spread cheer with your customers and not as a platform to dog your boss.
He has provided a way for you to have a livelihood. There are so many people who do not even have a job. Be gracious and mature about it, please.
2006-12-10 10:11:42 · answer #2 · answered by The She Beast 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the labor laws in your area. Companies usually have some type of policy for premium pay for working holidays. If you don't work, you'll just end up ticking off your boss and create problems for the future. Just think of all the police and firemen that have to work on holidays. Turnpike toll collectors, convenience store clerks, you're not alone. Maybe you could trade the day (if your company allows it) with someone who doesn't celebrate Christmas.
2006-12-10 09:37:15 · answer #3 · answered by crazydave 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You may not be legally bound to work, but consider the options if you don't. Would you lose your job? Is that worth losing?
Conversely, if you work, you may get paid plenty, since you will be receiving holiday pay. Some places will even pay 2 1/2 times your salary for working on holidays.
2006-12-10 09:29:52 · answer #4 · answered by meoorr 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no law that says you're boss cannot make you work on Xmas. Of course, it's not morally right either. Do you have like vacation or sick time built up? If so, use that. He cannot legally fire you if you have PTO time, or earned credit hours and use them on Xmas day. Sounds like you're boss needs to take his stocking and stuff it!
2006-12-10 09:41:22 · answer #5 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the job. If you work in the medical field, hospitals and nursing homes can't exactly send the patients home. Other jobs such as linemen for the electric and phone companies have a contract to work if there is a loss of services.
2006-12-10 17:05:06 · answer #6 · answered by nursesr4evr 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your boss can tell you to work on the day of your first childs birth. If he/she says you're working deal with it like this, tell them thats fine, but I'm expecting a day or two in return for your efforts.
2006-12-10 10:05:47 · answer #7 · answered by ndvsne1 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, if it is a regular work day & opening for the business. It was your responsibility to check for the times a business is open when u became employed.
2006-12-10 09:36:58 · answer #8 · answered by sandi j 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends on your contract check it out
2006-12-10 09:28:31 · answer #9 · answered by ALBERT M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
tell him you can,t because your religion is c of e and its against your beliefs.works for others faiths!
2006-12-10 09:43:56 · answer #10 · answered by D S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋