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Working overtime while on a salary.

Discussion in 'Other law subjects' started by Nelson Hutchins, Sep 10, 2011.

  1. Nelson Hutchins New law student

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    Are there any laws in place for a salaried employee who consistently works lots of overtime? Is it possible that they could be entitled to more pay?
    Nelson Hutchins, Sep 10, 2011
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  2. Jolie B New law student

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    Most people can not be forced to work more than 48 hours per week. However, if you do not want to work more than 48 hours a week you have to sign and opt out when you work out your contract. The contract is what you must go by. You must be paid for overtime only as specified by the contract. If you are on salary then the contract will often explain how many hours you might have to work including overtime.
    Jolie B, Sep 11, 2011
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  3. slobrob Moderator

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    Working overtime is working more hours than your contract states, and that is down to yourself whether your willing to work more than you have been given. The only extra pay your entitled to is if it states in your contract e.g. double time other than that theres nothing else you can do. Overtime cannot be forced upon you, it is purely your choice, as Jolie B said, you can opt in / out of the 48 hour working period if you wish.
    slobrob, Sep 11, 2011
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  4. Marshall Blake New law student

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    That is true. I suppose not many people really read the details of their contract, as I have heard of many salaried employees putting in a 60 hour week.
    Marshall Blake, Sep 12, 2011
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