SNW s1e8 “The Elysian Kingdom”

  • twinnie@feddit.uk
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    21 hours ago

    Can someone explain how this works in the US? If my work said this to me I’d feel totally comfortable saying no, and if I did come in I’d charge for transport and get double time.

    • ummthatguy@lemmy.worldOP
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      21 hours ago

      Well, in this particular instance, they asked on Wednesday to make up for time lost last week when I had to deal with a family emergency. So, I can understand that request. Otherwise, if a full-time employee is under by X hours, then they can usually get away with the request. Asking beyond that is overtime.

      • wizardbeard@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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        30 minutes ago

        Fuck everything about that. A family emergency is an emergency. This is only within the ballpark of reasonable if you don’g have the time off to spend and need to have the hours in.

        • ummthatguy@lemmy.worldOP
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          21 minutes ago

          Fair. The particulars are more detailed than is safe to get into, but rest assured, family is safe/healthy and my investment in the company warrants my attention. I appreciate the concern for worker’s rights and mental well-being.