If the company refuses to pay overtime and the following is stated in the contract, is this a breach of contract when 50 hours a week is worked "you are entitled to payment for approved overtime (for hours worked over 37 per week) where appropriate." What is the penalty for a company breaching their contract to their employee? And how do you go about pursuing this problem?
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2007-12-12 09:26:36 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Rather than seeking penalties why not discuss it rationally with your boss? If you get no relief consult a lawyer. Remember however, you just might lose your job.
2007-12-12 09:31:34 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Well it's like the person before said .." Approved overtime " is where you will loose this battle. If you are requested to work overtime then you should get an approval slip to hand to whom ever it is that does your payroll. (I work for a law firm and all my OT has to be approved).
I do not know where you are from but I know that my state is a work at will state. Meaning there are no BS lawsuits filed over work. And there does not have to be a specific reason for termination from a company. If you pursue this you will most likely loose your job.
I do how ever recommend you talking to your boss about this.
2007-12-12 09:40:54 · answer #2 · answered by ~Crystal~ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Federal law REQUIRES that overtime be paid after 40 hours in a week. In some States the rules are even stricter.
There are exceptions, but they're fairly strict. Consult the labor relations board in your State.
Richard
2007-12-12 09:36:29 · answer #3 · answered by rickinnocal 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm glad he got a lawyer. I hate to see this happen to Elliott. I think Jeremy Mayfield was totally correct about how the company was going and how Evernham was losing interest. I heard that some of the Sponsors were upset with the change. I think GEM will regret getting rid of Elliott. He is much better than AJ(no offense to AJ. He is just not as experienced. That will bite them in the butt in the long run.) I pray that Elliott can go to a better team. He is a good driver. He just hasn't had the right equipment and crew chief.
2016-05-23 06:50:26 · answer #4 · answered by margaretta 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah it is a breech of contract but i highly doubt youll be able to hold it against tyhem unless u go all out with a lawyer and all. But u have to be paid for your WORK! if not they owe u money that you are in titled to. go to the top of the company,
2007-12-12 09:32:52 · answer #5 · answered by ASEDNISE 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unless you are under contract, it's a crapshoot.If you call them on it, they could fire you, If you don't , you still lose. There is a federal labor relations board. Perhaps you could contact them on the sly and they could tell you what your options are.
2007-12-12 09:31:39 · answer #6 · answered by Stephen C 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would say yes i wouldnt settle for regular pay if i had overtime hours, you need to talk to your boss if that dont work talk to a lawyer
2007-12-12 09:30:03 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They will take that "where appropriate" and run with it. I doubt you'll be able to get anywhere with that. My company's supposed to pay overtime but they do everything in their power to talk you into using comp time instead. *shrug* That's how it goes. Welcome to life.
2007-12-12 09:29:33 · answer #8 · answered by gilgamesh 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Talk to your labor relation board!
2007-12-12 09:29:11 · answer #9 · answered by oldmarine08 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say over forty is law, contract or not.
2007-12-12 09:46:17 · answer #10 · answered by primalclaws1974 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋