in a govermental organisation, what is the likely hood of working overtime? or is it only the contractual hours one can work? and when no starting and closing time is on your offer wat does dat mean?
2006-12-27 19:31:33 · 11 answers · asked by ofummy 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
as others have already said.. it depends on the contract
not all employment contracts recognise overtime.. ie some roles you are expected to complete the required work with your normal pay.
Usually if you are hourly paid then overtime would be payable, if you are monthly paid / salaried then it varies. Not all employers pay overtime, some give time in lieu, some just dont bother.
As regards hours of work, most contracts will state hours, however if they are not stated then usualy it will be based on custom and practise... ie if its usual to work 9 to 5, then thats the normal hours.. if its varaible then its variable.
2006-12-27 19:45:17 · answer #1 · answered by Mark J 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-12-27 19:37:21 · answer #2 · answered by jay dogg 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No one size fits all answer. Depends on the post. Where I work some posts have a lot of 'extra hours' and overtime, my post has quite a bit of 'extra hours' but overtime has to be approved up front. If the post comes with a lot of overtime that should be explicitly mentioned in the job offer/contract.
No start/finish time night indicate a flexi time system, but, if that is the case the contract should specify minimum contracted hours and 'core times' when being on duty is mandatory.
2006-12-29 07:06:38 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In the US, a 40 hour work week is normal, anything more is considered overtime. It depends what type of job you have whether you are an hourly or salaried employee. An hourly employee is paid overtime for anything over 40 hours per week, but a salaried person does not receive overtime. They work until the job is done.
If you are new to the work force, I'd beat my boss in every morning and stay as late as the boss, obviously doing work and offering to help. That's how you'll get ahead.
2006-12-27 19:34:41 · answer #4 · answered by rcb26 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A lot will depend on the level of the position you are in. middle to senior management are expected to work as needed to meet the needs of the business on the basis that they are compensated by their salary and are able to take time of in lieu of extra time worked at a time suitabale to them and the business. For other levels overtime would still be 'to meet the needs of the business' but you would get additional pay.
2006-12-27 19:37:57 · answer #5 · answered by Ian G 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will NEVER get paid for the overtime you HAVE to work.
I was contracted and paid for 18 hours a week. I regularly worked 40 hours a week, but NEVER got paid for the extra hours.
2006-12-27 20:13:44 · answer #6 · answered by k 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it all depends on your terms and contractual arrangement
some places have flexi time normally you have staff office hours.
if you were in communication it would be no use going in at 0700hrs when all your clients start at 0830hrs so check you terms and conditions or your manager for advice as it is only a general enquiry you wont be shot
2006-12-27 19:37:57 · answer #7 · answered by The tagg master 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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Overtime is not compulsory! Check your contract of employment, its there to safeguard you as well as the company. and they cannot make you do any more than your contract states. However, they often have words like reasonable in them which can be contrued in different ways, for instance what is reasonable to you may not be reasonable to your employer, and vice versa.
2006-12-27 23:47:43 · answer #8 · answered by sassie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go back and clarify the offer and get these issues written into your letter of appointment / contract
2006-12-27 19:36:59 · answer #9 · answered by Boscombe 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you need to ask them they will explain this, some contracts state that overtime may be required to suit the needs of the business.
2006-12-27 19:33:04 · answer #10 · answered by mrwurzal 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋