Can an employer periodically make it mandatory to come in on your day off.?
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I suspect that this will vary based on your country and state of residence. I've just been looking at labor laws in California, and unless you are a minor, they CAN require you to work extra as long as they are paying you overtime.\n\nOther thought: IF on your application for employment there was a space specifying what hours you are available, and then they terminate you for not working outside of those hours, then that is breach of contract and probably lawful termination too and you might want to find an attorney.
1163967
The Better Business Bureau won't be able to do a thing for you, so disregard those answers.  They only take complaints about work performed by the company for customers.  I'll tell you who to contact at the end.\n\nAs for your first question, yes, they can "force" you to work on your day off, if it's a right to work situation (ie., you're not in a union or contracted to work specific days).  They have to give you a certain amount of advance notice, I believe though, if they change your schedule.\n\nThe second question is answered "no."  Unless you are salaried, federal law says you must be given a 15-minute break every 4 hours, and paid overtime for any amount of time over 40 hours you work in a week (so if you only work 32 hours, including the 10 you worked that day, you don't qualify).\n\nEvery state is different - I'm answering pretty generally - the things I said are pretty universal in the U.S.  As I said, the BBB won't do a thing.  You need to contact your local Department of Labor (call City Hall or your congressman to find out what it's called in your city/county/state).  Good luck.
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Afraid not.  Holiday pay is something negotiated between the employee and the employer.  Overtime is a different case, sao that if you have worked 40 hours and then then the holiday as well, you may have a case.\n\nNo law requires an employer to give employees time off for nationally recognized holidays. And no law requires an employer to pay a premium to workers who do come to work on those days.\n\nThe only exception is if working on a holiday puts a non-exempt, or hourly, worker over a 40-hour workweek. In that case, the Fair Labor Standards Act says such workers should be paid at a time-and-a-half rate for each hour over 40.\n\nHope this helps!
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Unfortunately, an employer can pretty much demand an employee to do anything that's not illegal.  The only exception would be if there was an employment agreement signed that specifically outlines duties.\n\nIs it right?  I don't think so.  But other than finding another job or risk getting fired, I don't think there's a thing you can do about it.
361543
Sounds like something you need to discuss with your doctor.  Your employer may require something from the doc stating your health does not prevent you from performing the job duties required  of you.
1078634
no.  they can fire you when you work for them.  most jobs are "at will" so the employer can do what they want.  most don't so they don't get sued, but technically they are covered.\n\nit sucks, but it can be done, and if they would do this to you believe me you don't want to work for them.  imagine how horrible it would be.  you would get screwed over every day!
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i don't think it's a law...mandatory time clock, i hate it without a time clock, it seems i got jipped when i worked like that. i would find another job if your place doesnt' have a time clock. there's no proof at all of what you worked, and if your check is short, you can't say antyhing about it!!!
255319
Vacation time is not legally mandated.  It is up to the company to decide how much vacation time to allow employees to have.
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It's not illegal to pay "late" when the payday is on a weekend or holiday.  As long as the payment is done the first business day after the weekend or holiday, the company is legally doing what is expected.\n\nI believe what happens is, companies are not expected to conduct business during weekends and holidays (except for retail and food establishments).  Imagine, if you will, if you don't have direct deposit.  Would you expect a paycheck on a weekend of holiday?  No, because the banks are closed for major processing and the office admin isn't available for disbursement of checks.  In order to treat all employees fairly, if non-direct deposit employees can't get paid, then no one should be paid on that day.  Employees shouldn't be ranked on how they get paid, even if you consider that computers can automatically do all of it.
806431
Some jobs, like firemen and doctors, should, as those jobs are necessary round the clock. For others, regardless of religion, everyone needs a day off.
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Yes, though this law usually varies from state to state.  The employer must keep records of the time you work to prove that you aren't due overtime pay -- unless you are exempt from overtime, in which case they don't need time cards for you but should keep them anyway.
378806
It depends on the labor laws in your state.  Many states consider anything less than 40 hrs part time, and would allow you to be scheduled up to 12/14 hrs in a day.  I'm betting Lowes KNOWS the labor laws where they are located & its perfectly legal but you can contact you State's dept of labor to satisfy your curiosity.
785328
It sounds as if you are not a member of a union, therefore you do not have a contract with this employer. By law this employer is not compelled to pay you extra to work on holidays, unless that is something that is done for other employees. Keep in mind that part-timers frequently do not have tha same perks as full-timers.
1071775
Everyone is allowed  two days off work. These days do not have to be consecutive. This is the law. If the employee chooses to work 7 days a week, that is up to the boss to allow or not.
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You can insist, but your Company does not have to oblige. \n\nYour Company would have to consider if:\n* You come under the definition of the Disability Discrimination Act 1995.\n* You are the parent or carer for a child aged 5 or less.\n* You are the parent or carer of a registered disabled child aged 18 or less.\n\nThe law is changing to add carers to this. But even in points 2 and three, the Company has a duty to consider but not to agree, and allowing someone else to changes their hours of work does not set a precedent, sorry!
259310
if you usually work saturdays then yes, you would be expected to work if you had not put in for a vacation day on that day.
895504
yes; it is up to the individual employer to give the day off; state and federal employees are the exception; they get the day off; everyone else is at the option of the employer; look at nurses and hospital staff ; all of them don't get the day off