dragondrums
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Are you in the UK. If so then NO they cannot force you to work extra hours and to expect you to do it for free. If they sacked you for refusing you may have a claim for unfair dismissal. Look on the ACAS website for further info.
If you are in a union, I would speak to your rep. |
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sandybelle00
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No, it's illegal to have you work without pay. You should notify your local government about it. |
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white.wendell@sbcglobal.net
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If you are salaried and it states nowhere what the salary is based upon, i.e. hours days, etc. then yes they can require you to work anytime they choose. You do however have a recourse....quit or go on hourly wage! |
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Monique
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If you're an hourly employee, they have to pay you. If they refuse, report them to your state labor board. |
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Jessica R
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They can't as long as they don't say it's a volunteer thing. It's not right. Tell them they must pay you or you're not going. |
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prince_henry
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no they can not, you must never work for nothing if you do it once then you must do it all the time.
look at your contract it must say what your hourly rate is.
get the rest of the workers to stand together |
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Lynn-Go Dale Jr. #88 in 09!
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No. You should get another job and turn these guys into the Better Business Bureau! |
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Maria
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A normal day is 8 hours. However, if you are not full time (40 hours a week), you can work more than that and not get paid overtime (depending on your local laws). Obviously, you have to be paid for the hours you work (whatever they are), but you don't necessarily have to be paid time and-a-half. If you are salaried and not hourly, this doesn't really apply to you. |
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terribrooke
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If you are paid by the hour, then you should get paid for that extra hour. If that hour causes you to work more than 40 hours in a work week, then you get overtime pay for it.
If you are salaried then you are only required to work your 40 hours, unless otherwise stated in a contract you signed when you started with this company.
Call the Department of Labor for your state and talk to them about it. If they tell you that you are to be paid, then have them investigate the company you work for. |
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CHOPPER
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i would say they can not do this.....and i wouldnt do it....but its best to read your terms of employment first ..do you have a contract of employment.... |
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Metalfinga
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The only way they can feasably have you work without pay is if you volunteer to do so, unless it specifies they can in your contract of employment e.g. if you've missed a work target.
It would be best if you got some advice off the DWP (Department for Work and Pensions) website. |
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harry
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no they are not allowed if you work they get paid |
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des
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no they cant do you work in a shop /? get in touch with usdaw |
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curious george
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They can't make you work extra hours, either with or without pay,but if you are doing it you should get paid for it.
No one wants to work without pay,so if you all stick together and say no they would not have a leg to stand on.
Of course the problem with this is many people are to weak to follow through on what they say,so you could find yourself standing alone anyway.
sorry don't think this helps much,probably just fills you with more doubt. |
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sparkey
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it depends on your contract but i wouldnt think so |
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Jacob
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I Think Your Boss Is Ripping You Off.. . You Should Get A New Job! |
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Mr.Cartoon323
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no they have to pay you extra. |
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Vigilant
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You can refuse. Have you got any union representation? Should you get some? The workman is worthy of his hire. |
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Hedge Witch
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Check your contract.
They will have stated explicitly what your hours of work are and also whether you are expected to work extra hours when asked & whether you will be paid for them.
Most office workers these days are expected to put in extra hours when required for no extra pay - but this sounds like a complete change of work hours so definitely worth checking! |
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Racey
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no - no one can change your working conditions or practices without your consent - see a solicitor or go to your local CAB |
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kendricka c
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No of course not. I dont want you to lose your job but you should not go. That sounds like it is some type of slave thing. |
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Ash-a-lee
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I had a job that I did this for, and now regret that I never went to the labor board about it. They're using you. They don't appreciate you. Please move on to another job and leave them behind. |
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Old School
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It sounds to me like you don't have a contract.
Ask for a work contract from your employer. Read it very carefully and amend it where neccessary, crossing out with black pen and writing just over the original text is normally acceptable. Inform your employer of any changes to this contract and sign when you are both satisfied.
Good luck. |
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r w
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What kind of job is this? Do you get paid hourly, by the week, commission, etc. etc. etc.
If you do not provide enough information for us to help you, there is little we can do. |
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Kristen luvs u! = )
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yes, but it is wrong! that iz relli mean, start 2 find a diff. job! |
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