Can an employer legally keep you for 20 minutes unpaid overtime?

DARK LORD

no any overtime has to be paid if she is on a wage.if he dose not pay you then go to a citizens advise and they will give you help and advice

rand1812

If it isnt in her contract then legally he can't do anything about her leaving when her work time is up.

nomucatoday

LOL, no! Since when is that legal? Why didn't the employer give her the link to read about the "rule"? Very fishy...

PAUL C

first she would have to read the terms of her contract of employment then take it from there.

andy2210

That would depend on the contract or agreement between the employer and the employee. Neither party can violate that contract.

GAVIN E

Well if they have a written contract, then they should have it written on it.

Making he doing unpaid work is actually classed as theft from the emloyee.
If there is an union in her workplace then get her to contact them regarding this.

clark kent

my work place did the same thing for 15 Min's but dropped it for a reason,can't remember why.it sounds like you work for a big company my advice find another job,if it's a big comany they will alway's want there pound of flesh from you and nobody outside the company will help and your work life will be made hell,so leave or put up with it

Tufty Porcupine

What do you mean "she is on a wage not a salary"?

If she has been working for this employer for 8 weeks or more she must, by law, have been provided with a 'statement of particulars' which will detail her working hours, pay etc.
If this 20 minutes falls outside her stated work hours/bands, then it can only be classed as overtime. Nobody is required to work 1 minute of overtime. It is entirely voluntary and the pay should be agreed in advance with the employer.

If her employer is suggesting that employers can demand staff work for an extra 20 minutes by law - he is talking out of his backside.
If he is referring to company policy - she should ask him to point out where is states this in her terms & conditions.
Nobody has to work for nothing!

Mel

I've never heard of this one and I suspect he is making it up completely. Here's where to check: www.dol.gov. You want the" wage order" that applies to her industry (manufacturing, hospitality, food service, etc.) Then look under "overtime pay." Kind of tedious reading the government lingo but it will get the info you need.

Good luck.

Hector S

Hi - your friend needs to check her contract of employment and read the section about wages and working time

mikail brown

no he can not even if it is on the inter net go to one of the unions or to the local council they will help you

ccosj

get it back by turning in 20minutes late if he asks just tell him it is what he owes you

Dan B

Actually there are several determining factors in this case. One, which state does she reside in. Most states are "right to work" states which tend to favor an employer over the employee 90% of the time. In those states, an employer is not required to offer vacation time, sick leave, or even lunch breaks, though most do or they wouldn't have any employees.
Two, the company's policy for which she works should state whether or not this a "legal" company move. There is "fine print" in most company policies which allow for certain liberties an employer may take, including keeping employees after their scheduled shift if needed.
Her best bet is to check with the local employment office and ask what the rules are for that area. My first guess is that the employer can get away with a 20 minute rule, but not 30.
Good Luck!

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