I work 3rd shift, as a nurse. Upon going to 3rd shift, I have had to work 12 hour weekend shifts. My employer docks our checks 1 hour out of the 12 we work for Lunch break. Due to being the only nurse on the unit at night, I'm unable to leave the unit for an hour for lunch, so why should my check be docked for 1 hour of lunch,if I am not allowed to take it. Is this legal?
2007-01-02 04:24:30 · 7 answers · asked by Karen W 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
The law says that an employee must be given at least 30 minutes for lunch and if you are being denied this then report them to federal wage and hour and they will take it from there. It also says it has to be now later than 5.5 hours after beginning work. Your employer is definately breaking federal law.
2007-01-02 04:32:37 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
In some states (as in mine, NC) employers have to allow a lunch break for every eight hours of work. Not doing so is illegal. I would first check with the employment section of your states website, and then check with your HR department or supervisor. All employers should also provide a company policy manual. But, as I said, check with your states employment section, first.
Good luck!
2007-01-02 04:36:56 · answer #2 · answered by Toots 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The employer sets the terms.
This is America! The best answer is to be an employer, not run to a lawyer. There must be something we all can do.
2007-01-02 04:31:12 · answer #3 · answered by Curt 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
verify with the dept of hard artwork. in maximum situations it somewhat is the regulation to no longer in basic terms provide you 30 min for lunch in an 8 hour day (the 30 min ought to be taken only before the 5th hour worked) yet additionally one greater 30 min for dinner of you artwork greater then 10 hours in an afternoon. good success!!
2016-11-25 22:38:31 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They can't deduct an hour you didn't take. Talk to your boss and get it straightened out.
2007-01-02 04:38:40 · answer #5 · answered by Dave B 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Check your contractual labor agreement.
2007-01-02 04:27:20 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Talk to your supervisor and find out the scoop.
2007-01-02 04:27:55 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋