My job has made it where we have to clock out for 30 minutes no matter what and we cant clock out 30 minutes early. Now they have made it where we have to come in at 3 and and leave at 10:30. We are full time employees, with part time hours... I dont understand why they are doing this. Can they get in trouble?
2007-03-13 15:30:42 · 5 answers · asked by helloprissykitty 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
I am assuming you are not in a union because if you were then you would be talking to your union steward. Secondly, I am assuming that you are not management. With those things in mind and also assuming you are in a "right to work" state(i.e., Florida) Here it goes. All we are assured of is minimum wage. So as long as your company is paying you minimum wage that means that they can do anything else they feel like.Now some companies are guided by different rules do to their size and affiliation with government contracts etc. in order to get the real scoop you would need to contact an attorney who handles work related situations. If you were here in Florida companies do that kind of stuff all the time and we have no recourse. Good luck -k-
2007-03-13 15:42:09 · answer #1 · answered by kbama 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Law requires all employees who work more than six hours in a day to clock out for at least a 30 minute lunch break. You must be relieved of all work duties during that time.
Full time hours does not have to mean 40 hours per week. It can vary by company. In my experience, most companies would consider full time more than 30 hours.
If your hours have been permanently cut back, you may be able to file for unemployment for the difference between what you used to work and what you are working now. There is no guarantee you will get it, but it never hurts to ask.
2007-03-13 22:40:17 · answer #2 · answered by Brian G 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In most states 32 hours and up is considered full time. I assume the 30 minutes you have to clock out for is your lunch break. They DO NOT have to give you a paid lunch only 2 paid breaks of at least 10 minutes.
2007-03-13 22:44:17 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its one of those "Golden Rules". They have the gold so they make the rules. Your company is probably doing that so they can avoid laying people off until they get busier.
2007-03-13 22:35:59 · answer #4 · answered by Wreynor 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, they can't unless you have a contract with them guaranteeing hours.
2007-03-13 22:39:51 · answer #5 · answered by Bob 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋