Essential Personell who have to work on holidays.
2007-10-04 13:27:56 · 9 answers · asked by redbird1999_26 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
What does it say in your Employee Handbook?
Talk to someone in HR or Payroll - THEY will know for sure. Quite often, it is up to the COMPANY to decide how they handle it.
In some cases, you are given time off (with pay) in lieu of overtime pay...
2007-10-04 13:31:40 · answer #1 · answered by kr_toronto 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depend where you are and where you work. Some people are subject to state or provincial labor (labour) legislation, and others to federal.
I don't know what you mean by "essential". In Canada, labour law states that only those persons whose services are required for health and safety (police, nurses) etc, are "essential". Hardship or loss to an employer is not a relevant factor in determining if a person is "essential".
Whether the additional pay is double time, time and a half, or time off in lieu is also a function of your contract--which is subject to the applicable labor legislation.
2007-10-04 20:33:09 · answer #2 · answered by Pagan Dan 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
its typically a bargaining unit agreement for holidays. *Union* and some non union and governmental agencies have language on how this will be handled. a 40 hour work week is a 40 hour work week. I have seen people told they cannot work and not given pay either in cases.
2007-10-04 20:32:10 · answer #3 · answered by Ravin 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Don't you think this is something that would vary state from state unless there's a federal mandate? Have you tried checking our federal laws and your state laws?
2007-10-04 20:30:43 · answer #4 · answered by Katzy 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No,
Labor Laws do not make special provision for nights, weekends or holidays only hours and consecutive days worked.
Sorry
2007-10-04 20:36:08 · answer #5 · answered by Mr. Burns 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes and no....some companies can refuse to recognise some holidays when your suppose to get paid double time.
2007-10-04 20:30:22 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't think that's a federal requirement, but it might be required by a state's law or a union contract.
2007-10-04 20:30:23 · answer #7 · answered by Crystal 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Its not mandatory, but many businesses give it as an incentive to work holidays or to "thank " the employees who did work.
2007-10-04 20:30:47 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
By law no.
2007-10-04 20:59:28 · answer #9 · answered by 1st Buzie 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋