sophiefletch Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 Hey, i think i'm being made a mug! We got a new boss at work and he says that we shouldn't expect any extra money or time back if we do overtime. He says the reason that on the contract we sign it states that Extra time needed when and as the business needs it. I have checked this and it is correct, although in the staff handbook it states that all staff should do anymore than 3 extra hours per week if it is not their personal choice. We have been led to believe that even if we do an extra 20 hours a week then that is just the job, whatb would you do? Complain and risk no futher promotion? or just get on with it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave650 Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 Do you work for a computer firm? I used to 'have to' do about 5-10 ours unpaid overtime every week at my old place. "big thankyous don't buy pints" was our motto. Got on with it giving them benefit of the doubt for a while but after a few months the exploitation was obvious Although I spotted the issue and asked for a raise, they called my bluff so I went to somewhere I'm much happier, do less hours and I'm on 4x the pay! suckers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sophiefletch Posted October 28, 2008 Author Share Posted October 28, 2008 no i work for a gym - sales manager - i don't mind working hard and putting extra hours in every now and then but i don't want to feel like im being treat like a skivvy and after all the hours i work i may as well be earning about £3 per hour!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
medusa Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 I think it depends if you're in the sort of job where flexibility is part of the package. As a medical rep long hours were expected and we were salaried so there was no such thing as overtime. My contract stated '8.30-5.30 plus whatever extra time may be necessary for the proper completion of duties' which usually included 3 evenings a week and Saturday mornings for paperwork. Everyone accepted that this was what was expected- is there a reason why this might apply in your job or are they just taking everyone for what they can get? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daftlad Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 work overtime for nothing- i wont do overtime when they offer it me and its paid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave650 Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 work overtime for nothing- i wont do overtime when they offer it me and its paid family ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daftlad Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 family ? exactly, family comes first to me, not work.i dont care how desperate they were at work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabberwocky Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 Ive done it god knows how many times over the years. A couple of hours here, an hour there... I bet if I added it alltogether theyd owe me a good whack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave650 Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 exactly, family comes first to me, not work.i dont care how desperate they were at work That's the way to do it. However I don't have any family and would love some paid overtime! I'd be minted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MusicisKing Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 Hell no... my time is worth money.. What your boss is trying to do is save cash by making all of his current staff work harder for free so he doesn't have to hire anyone else. Personally I would stand my ground, if he values you as an employee then he'll pay you for your time. If not then you are better off somewhere else anyway!! That said, I don't know what your contact says. If it's written into it that you must put in unpaid hours for the completion of projects you may be stuck. Have you thought about seeking proffesional advice? Someone involved in HR perhaps... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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