Is my boss allowed to do this or not?

xxanaxx25

ABSOLUTELY...NOT!!! That is so wrong and he has no right to do that, espicially if he is not paying overtime...you need to have a talk with him.

melissa_annemarie

yes,you can work 12 hours without notice,you can also refuse the overtime.you cannot work over 12 hours however without being off the clock for a certain number of hours before begining work again...

d20rolls

It isn't truly legal BUT here's a question.... did you sign anything when you got employed besides your W4 and the other basics. I had a boss that got away with something similar because he had me sign some stuff which gave my consent to overtime. I didn't realize it, because I didn't read the whole damn thing. It ended up being legal when I talked to an attorney, and I was pissed. I left the job for a better one anyhow, but that is what happened to me.

NOTE: I am so tired of seeing people answer 'I wouldn't know'....just to score 2 points. DUDE...if you don't know...then that isn't a real answer. Damned point leechers.

and who the hell voted mine a bad answer? It is a solid answer and it is one way companies can get away with it.

Comprareljeremy

by law you are entitled to breaks. You should be happy you do have a job in today's world. So many people are losing theirs.

David T

no first he has to consult with you. To see if your available in that time or he pays u over time if he dont he is violating something i learn in ap gov. you should be able to get paid for overtime

Mia

I don't think he can legally do that according to labor laws. You are a part-time employee if you work less than 32 hours per week (64 hours every two weeks). Your boss can divide that up however he chooses, however, by law he has to give you a meal break of at least 30 minutes after 5 hours of continuos work and anything that goes over 40 hours a week is considered overtime. If you work 12 hour shifts but don't go over the 40 hours I'm pretty sure it's not considered overtime, but he has to give you at least two meal breaks of at least 30 minutes each to comply with the law. Plus in certain states you get a break, too, every certain amount of hours.

**Kesha**

all i do know is that you can do 12 hour shift as long as your not required to go into work for at least 12 hours after your shift ended. if your doing 8am til 8pm today then you have to do 5am the next day thats less than 12 hours and is illegal. you dont get paid overtime because 60 hours every 2 weeks is 30 hours a week which is part time. youll only get paid overtime if you work over 45 hours a week.

ghost

Go for a walk after work. Make sure and take your dog for safety.

Sean D

i whodunit think he could but he should let you now before scheduling you just out of his own Curtis one time my wife had that happen she was scheduled to work and her stupid boss didn't tell her so she got yelled at for something she didn't do she quit that job though

someone's wifey for lifey

well it depends
you have to check your job contract
normally they should call you before hand to tell you that they would like for you to work overtime and you have a right to say you don't want to, unless otherwise is stated in your job contract
well they should be paying you more money for the extra hours anyhow.

Marat F

a typical work week is 40 hours. it sounds like your boss is taking advantage of you. maybe you should be more firm and try to stand up to him.

edrambo51

All over 40 hours is overtime. If your typical week is under 40 hours it is only straight time. Only way to get around this is a contract such as UMWA has in which all over 8 hours a day is overtime.

Heather V

Your boss has done nothing wrong. You can refuse to work, and he can decide to fire you.

MICK-OK

You have to have breaks. You probably work at some family owned place. If you really dont want to, then just quit, but its hard to find a part time job sometimes. 40 hours a week is full time so I guess as long as you dont pass that then it is still part time. Ask ahead if the boss knows when you will get a break. She has to give you one at some point.

Jack M

Manny A why the hell would you answer this question if your just gonna say u dont know?

luva74

The only thing that violates the law in your situation is working twelve hours without a break. Otherwise, the only thing you can do is leave because you are sick, but the boss does not have to let you come back to your job. He can fire you immediately after you leave. If you have another opportunity for a job, you may want to leave and get well. Otherwise, stick it out and do the best you can today.

Judy

Yes he's allowed to schedule you as he did. In some states, breaks are required - most places they aren't. In CA you'd have to be paid overtime pay for hours over 8 in one day, but in most states it's just OT pay for hours over 40 in a week.

And most places there is no mandatory time between the end of work one day and the start the next.

bdancer222

Check with the labor dept in your state. Laws vary greatly from state to state. You may be entitled to meal breaks and overtime.

You should definitely sit down and talk with your boss and ask that at least he let you know in advance that he is scheduling you for a double shift. It would be only common courtesy as you could easily have other plans, not to mention making arrangements for meals during those 12-hour shifts.

TitoBob

If you are a union member, talk to your shop steward about this. If not, then you need to sort it out with your boss, pointing out the lack of breaks during your 12-hour shift. Your chance of success in getting a fair shake in this situation will depend a great deal on the attitude you present when you talk to your boss. It would be best to talk to him after the fact, i.e., after you do the 12 hours, so you have evidence of your experience. Above all, don't be confrontational. Stick to the facts in a non-emotional way as much as possible, telling your boss the difficulties you had dealing with the straight 12-hour shift, and asking him/her if there's any way to improve the situation the next time it occurs. Your willingness to be part of the solution to your problem will go much farther than getting angry or overly upset when you talk to your boss. Good luck.

surfacecc

Yes, your boss can do that legally, but you should check with your company's handbook on their regulations. Good luck!

Cassie

ur a part time worker... u dont GET overtime

Bob M

Varies by state...in Idaho you can be required to work overtime or fired. Full time is 32 hours per week or more. Overtime is for anything over 40 hours in a week (a seven day period, usually Saturday through to the following friday). Required to give a 30 minute unpaid meal break if work exceeds 5 continuous hours. Rest breaks are not required by law.

Sounds like your boss is getting the absolute most from you while keeping you just under the breakpoint for full time employment...b@stard.

I love my baby boy!

If you're not a minor and you don't have a contract, your boss can schedule you as much as he/she wants.

Wolfmoon

Labor laws vary from state to state. North Carolina (where I live) is a right to work state and the situation you are talking about is 100% legal. You are not eligible for over time until you have worked over 40 hours / week. They are not required to give you a break at all. The only law is that you have to be paid for the time you work.

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