I work at a hotel and I have had to work on Thanksgiving and Christmas this year for regular pay.
2007-12-28 13:48:26 · 17 answers · asked by timkilledlaurapalmer 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
No Holiday pay either
2007-12-28 15:13:35 · update #1
Under US law, employers are only required to pay time and a half when the number of hours worked in a week is more than 40. Ethically, I would argue there is no obligation to pay time and a half EVER. Most companies I have worked for pay 'Holiday pay' for the holiday whether you work of not. They then pay straight time for any hours actually worked.
2007-12-28 14:42:03 · answer #1 · answered by STEVEN F 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Overtime pay is based upon hours worked, not holidays. (From a legal point of view.) Some companies have a policy of paying overtime for holidays, but it is neither illegal or unethical not to. You have a choice. Work there or choose not to. Probably not worth losing a job over four hours of holiday pay though. Let's not forget. Your industry depends on holiday business.
2007-12-28 13:54:15 · answer #2 · answered by Toodeemo 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
The question is, who is holding the gun to your head to work there?
The way you state 'This year' makes makes it seem like you were giving time and half in the past. Business number one responsibility is to make money. Once they run a profit they can be generous, but they are not required to be. Perhaps they are not doing so well this year?
But you know what dude, you came a looking you can go a looking.
It sucks but I was once a night watchman making $ 3.35 an hour on Christmas while a tow motor driver slept in the warehouse pulling down $ 45.00 an hour.
The night watchman job got me through school and I was able to get a good job where I did not have to work the holidays.
Best of luck to you.
2007-12-28 13:58:08 · answer #3 · answered by caffine jag 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
do you get holiday hours?
at our job, 9-1-1, we also have to work holidays, but we get 80 hours a year for 10 holidays (which is about standard) that I can take off during the year.
so in effect, I make double time for 8 hours those days
although I am only paid single - - - -savvy?
I work the 8 and get 8 off paid - double time!
hope this works for you
have a great 2008
2007-12-28 13:53:36 · answer #4 · answered by tom4bucs 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Nope - Holiday pay is a benefit - not a law. However, in my opinion, it is unethical!
2007-12-28 13:52:27 · answer #5 · answered by Dominicks Granny 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is not illegal or Unethical that I know of but if I were I would have called in sick.
2007-12-28 13:51:50 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Nope. That is a courtesy offered. There is no law stating that time and a half has to be paid.
2007-12-28 14:20:17 · answer #7 · answered by volleyballchick (cowards block) 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
very unethical. i get paid double time and a half for holidays
2007-12-28 13:51:42 · answer #8 · answered by Due 2-23-2010!! 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
If you get paid hourly and worked the day before and the day after ie: friday, monday the holiday and tuesday then i think you get time and a half, check with the labour board
2007-12-28 13:59:41 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
unethical but not illegal
2007-12-28 13:58:43 · answer #10 · answered by wantajeannie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋