Wage/hour question. Work as a salaried employee but feel like I might be getting taken advantage of....?
826243
Review the relevant information from the Department of Labor "FairPay" site: http://www.dol.gov/esa/regs/compliance/whd/fairpay/main.htm.  \n\nCheck the links for applicable industries and employment status, or you can call their toll-free hotline at 1-866-4USWAGE Monday thru Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
429016
why don't you do the work first then ask if there is anything else you can do?\n\nthats the trick to win bosses over - you may win favour, priveledges or who knows? you might even get promoted to a position that stimulates you.\n\nIf your boss catches you surfing at work and you're supposed to be working he/she may consider that "stealing your wage" ...you could find yourself out of work - but then at least you'll have plenty of surf-time!
789242
If you are an hourly employee, yes they are required to pay you.  If they aren't, go up the chain of command and document it very well.  If you still don't have any results, then contact the Department of Labor.  This is considered "working off the clock" and is highly illegal.
962202
True, it is not fair and we hate working with people who are so full of BS, especially when we come to work every day, because we want to do the "right thing'.\n\nHowever...........I was told something many years ago by a manager, that I will never forget and will share with you right now..........\n\nYou worry about you and not what every one else is doing or not doing for that matter. Make sure you come to work when you are supposed to and do the best job that YOU possibly can do. \n\nWhat your co-worker is doing is not going unoticed and what you are doing is not going unoticed. Let's see how long your co-worker will be employed versus you.
1096979
How about actually doing some WORK.\n\nThat is what you are getting paid for, right??
1080415
Im an administrative assisstant I have about the same work schedule I have worked here for almost 3 years. I make about $12 an hour. Have u been at that job for over a year? You should request a raise, they will probly give it to you, they dont want to lose you.
96860
They will not credit the 3% because you are not currently earning a paycheck from them and your position has been outsourced.  I would contact your Human Resources department and ask them.  They will have all the corporate policy on these matters.  Good luck and thanks for serving.
720984
You should move on before they fire you for a 'bad attitude'.  You either recognize and pursue the benefits from the opportunities they are giving you, or you are not a 'good fit' for this type of employment.  You may be happier with a salaried job and no 'upside' in your earnings potential.\n\nBest wishes and good luck.
339607
I'd say you should find a new line of work. Not to be a downer, but jobs like that are being outsourced overseas at alarming rates. =[\n\nIt probably has a direct and nasty effect on wages here.
500192
No, my employer offers $0.75 per hour extra for holidays.  A whopping SIX BUCKS!  I'll take the day off, thanks. :)
1105717
Is the position production or overhead?  Is this employee exempt or non exempt?  If exempt, I'd say allow for the 1hr lunch break.  Our company is flexible with lunch for salaried, exempt employees.  As long as duties are being completed, and projects done on schedule, why allow for the possibility of ill will?  She may leave, then you'd have the turnover costs...which is going to total more than $2500 at first.\n\nHow much do you value this employee?  Everyone can be replaced, but if you have a good employee already, why risk the loss?\n\nI'd be upset if we lost the flexible lunch hr considering the unpaid overtime I put in at my own will.  If lunch was cut to 30 min, I'd be out the door on time.  There's other places to work too.\n\nIs this your own company?  How much overall will that $2500 hurt your EBIT?\n\nIf an hourly, non-exempt position, that's really you're call.  If $2500 represents a significant amount to your bottom line, and your margins aren't growing because of increasing revenues....take it away, but realize you may lose the employee. \n\nYou can talk to her first about it too, and guage her reaction (if you value her - if she's not that great, just take it away).  Everything's a trade-off.  Most hourly employee's don't get paid lunches.  Some places offer 1hr, some only 30min.\n\nRealize that you are taking wages/benefits away too.  That could be a big demotivator.  I'd explain your reasons carefully.  Explain you're facing increasing cost pressures, and to stay competitive you must take this measure....blah blah blah....
335865
On your pay stub, there should be a "how much was taken out this paycheck" and a "how much has been taken out YTD."  You could ask your employer if it's not provided.
558967
I don't think that your employer has to pay you. You should check with the officials in your state to make sure.
813229
Situations like these can be tricky. One doesn't want to be pushy and be adamant that they want more than what was offered but at the same time if that is done it could prove beneficial to you in the end when you walk away the winner in the salary negotiation.\n\nMy honest suggestion would be to take the $12.00 per hour and hope that the raise may come soon. Most times employer give new staff members probation periods to prove themselves and when that time has expired, if they are satisfied with your work, you end up getting a raise. Good luck.
792026
I work for £5.35 (minimum wage) doing heavy manual work, I get no overtime (despite regular 12 hour + shifts), no sick pay and no holiday pay.\nYou are getting a bad deal (not as bad as I am getting) and should look for a better job.  Do a course and improve your career - £200 a week will hardly pay anything these days and you need to start saving money and getting a decent pension.
314154
CAN you?  Yes.  I am salaried but I am paid for overtime.  Does a company HAVE to pay you overtime if you're salaried?  Generally no.
272115
I always say if you want to feel better about yourself, go to Wal-Mart.  Ha ha.  Good luck getting hours though.  They are really strict about overtime and stuff like that, so extra money is not in the cards for the employees.