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Mandatory Overtime: What You Need To Know

By Aleksandra Jakimoska Churlinov 

A federal holiday is coming, and you’ve decided to plan your long-awaited weekend getaway. However, your manager calls and says they need you to work some extra hours because the holiday will be exceptionally busy.

Do you have to work overtime even if you’re not happy with the mandatory work?

In this blog post, we will help you:

  • Find out what exactly mandatory overtime is,
  • Learn whether mandatory overtime is legal,
  • Explore your rights on overtime compensation,
  • Get familiar with the pros and cons of overtime work,
  • Find out what happens if you refuse mandatory overtime work, and
  • Get tips for avoiding mandatory overtime as an employer and an employee.

WHAT IS MANDATORY OVERTIME?
Mandatory overtime (or forced overtime) is the practice of mandating employees to work more than 40 hours in a standard workweek. No matter how hard it is to believe, employers can request…

 

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