Salaried & Overtime Pay

[chrissa1]

A friend of mine is working on a 40 hours/week salary, paid monthly. Her Contract states that No Overtime is applicable.

However, she is frequently asked to work extra hours. Last week she worked, 50 hours.

What is her position re being paid for the extra hours? Thanks.

[bednobs]

well if she's not getting paid, then when asked to do extra she should politely decline

[EDDIE51]

She needs to look at her contract of employment. Some say that if asked to work extra hours you can not refuse without a valid reason. Some say you have to work up to specified number of extra hours if asked. If you are not paid for extra hours you often get time off in lieu but again it depends on what is in your contract.

[Baldric]

It's down to the Small Print by the look of it!

[chrissa1]

Thanks, guys.

[Prudie]

She needs to check her contract but the word 'salary' often means paid 24/7 like teachers and the forces so no specific end or start time for pay.

[chrissa1]

I think you've hit the nail on the head, Prudie.

[Psybbo]

Is she allowed time off 'in lieu'?

[chrissa1]

I'll find out, Psybbo.