No More Overtime?
Thursday September 4, 2003
U.S. Department of Labor officials propose changing federal labor rules that regulate overtime pay. These sweeping changes would impact nearly 22 million Americans, including 8 million people who will lose overtime pay. President Bush has announced he will veto legislation protecting overtime pay. Send a message to let your Senators know how you feel about the proposed changes. Here's more information on the Department of Labor's initative to revamp overtime.
I have a question. Can a temperary employee be forced to work over time. I have worked for system on for two months. They used to ask us for overtime yes or no, just saturday. Tonight I discovered they made Saturday and Sunday mandatory. That is like working 14 days straight and it may continue. I am 49 nine years old, and have ostioarthritis in my neck. I love the money, but sleep is important to me. I get deadly sick if I work that long without rest. Thank you,