Ethical dilemma at the workplace, help?

Question

Your supervisor has asked you to work on Saturdays for the last four weeks. You have worked for six hours each Saturday and have received no overtime pay for the work. She did tell you when she asked you to work that she expected you to work at your regular rate of pay on Saturday; you were surprised with her statement but decided that you would not make an issue of it. Now, she asked you to work for the next month under the same arrangement. You feel that you are not being fairly treated as to salary. An additional consideration is your family. You have two small children at home who need you on Saturday. You also understand that the company is extremely busy now and your supervisor needs your help.

How should you handle the situation? What are the ethical dilemmas?

Help please. Thanks.

Answer 1

If you aren't over 40 hours, you don't qualify for over time in most areas. Secondly, depending on your contract you might not get over time at all. Third, no job "guarantees" certain days off always... usually they do a clause of "if our needs change you must be able to accomodate" type of thing.



Most importantly if you a salary employee, you are usually not paid by the hour but rather a monthly flat rate.



You know I'd realize there is not much I can do for now. Later when it comes time to discuss promotions and raises I would use this as evidence of my commitment to the company and how I am deserving of an increase in pay/title/etc.

Answer 2

The term overtime usually refers to time worked in excess of the normal full time hours. If you are not a full time worker, then you would receive no extra payment simply for working Saturday.

Perhaps you should look for another job if you cannot find a Saturday carer for your children

Answer 3

How many hours total did you work each week? If 40 or less, they don't have to pay you OT pay. If it's over 40, they do unless you are salaried exempt, in which case they wouldn't have to pay you extra at all, even straight time.

Answer 4

Are you working more than 40 hours? If not, it is not overtime.



There is no ethical dilemma. This is simply business. If you want the money, work. If you don't need the money, and if this is optional, simply say no.

Answer 5

Over time is given when you work more than 40hours in a week. If your employer wont pay your OT contact your states labor board.