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Cobalt Violet
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Sat Jan-01-05 06:28 PM Original message |
Is it legal to force an employee to work more than 16 hours a day? |
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flyingfysh
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Sat Jan-01-05 06:30 PM Response to Original message |
1. It happens routinely with hospital interns |
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knitter4democracy
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Sat Jan-01-05 08:08 PM Response to Reply #1 |
18. They've been trying to fight that, but you're right |
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Sat Jan-01-05 06:32 PM Response to Original message |
2. i thought that they had to give you certain breaks for however many hours |
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Cobalt Violet
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Sat Jan-01-05 06:43 PM Response to Reply #2 |
9. I'm going to have to call. |
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Sat Jan-01-05 06:33 PM Response to Original message |
3. I think we have some sort of 72 per week limit. |
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Sat Jan-01-05 08:10 PM Response to Reply #3 |
21. When I was working offshore |
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Last Lemming
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Sat Jan-01-05 06:34 PM Response to Original message |
4. Paramedics--fireman |
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Cobalt Violet
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Sat Jan-01-05 06:38 PM Response to Reply #4 |
7. But aren't they allowed to sleep if not called to duty? n/t |
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Last Lemming
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Sat Jan-01-05 08:02 PM Response to Reply #7 |
16. Yes but if it's a busy day |
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oneighty
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Sat Jan-01-05 06:36 PM Response to Original message |
5. Working Exempt Payroll |
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madrchsod
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Sat Jan-01-05 06:36 PM Response to Original message |
6. depends on the job and the state |
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Cobalt Violet
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Sat Jan-01-05 06:41 PM Response to Reply #6 |
8. I've heard that about Massachusetts but haven't found the law. |
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housewolf
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Sat Jan-01-05 06:44 PM Response to Original message |
10. It's state law |
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Solly Mack
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Sat Jan-01-05 06:45 PM Response to Original message |
11. The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) does not limit the number of hours per |
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proud2BlibKansan
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Sat Jan-01-05 06:45 PM Response to Original message |
12. It depends on your job |
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Vanje
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Sat Jan-01-05 06:47 PM Response to Original message |
13. I did wildland firefighting for a while. |
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ohioliberal
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Sat Jan-01-05 06:52 PM Response to Original message |
14. If your salaried they can work you as |
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Cobalt Violet
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Sat Jan-01-05 07:05 PM Response to Reply #14 |
15. I'm hourly. |
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ikojo
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Sat Jan-01-05 08:04 PM Response to Original message |
17. I don't think it's illegal. I do believe the employees |
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Liberty Belle
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Sat Jan-01-05 08:10 PM Response to Original message |
19. Call your state fair employment practices commission, |
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Tweed
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Sat Jan-01-05 08:10 PM Response to Original message |
20. It shouldn't be? |
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NNN0LHI
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Sat Jan-01-05 08:11 PM Response to Original message |
22. Think they can legally work you 16 or more hours without a union contract? |
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