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Digit (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-17-07 10:06 PM Original message |
Labor laws question....almost a survey of sorts |
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Shakespeare (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-17-07 10:31 PM Response to Original message |
1. A couple of things... |
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eyesroll (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-17-07 10:43 PM Response to Reply #1 |
4. I don't really see any law violations here. |
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Nicole (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-17-07 10:47 PM Response to Reply #4 |
6. I think the OP is working 40 hours. |
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eyesroll (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-17-07 10:51 PM Response to Reply #6 |
9. Yes, but you're not considered working during your paid lunch. |
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Nicole (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-17-07 10:54 PM Response to Reply #9 |
11. If you don't clock out, you are considered working. |
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eyesroll (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-17-07 10:58 PM Response to Reply #11 |
13. It does vary by state and by classification. |
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philosophie_en_rose (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-17-07 11:03 PM Response to Reply #11 |
16. The issue is whether the pay is for "hours worked." |
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Shakespeare (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-17-07 10:48 PM Response to Reply #4 |
7. Well, I'm only a lowly paralegal, but I've been in labor law for over 10 years. |
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eyesroll (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-17-07 11:01 PM Response to Reply #7 |
15. Like I said, grain of salt. |
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eyesroll (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-17-07 10:38 PM Response to Original message |
2. From what I know of labor laws (which isn't much -- ask me again in August): |
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Shakespeare (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-17-07 10:42 PM Response to Reply #2 |
3. Even if the hours come in under 40.... |
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eyesroll (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-17-07 10:45 PM Response to Reply #3 |
5. Unless Digit is paid a flat salary per week/month/year. |
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Shakespeare (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-17-07 10:49 PM Response to Reply #5 |
8. I'm paid a flat salary... |
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Digit (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-17-07 10:51 PM Response to Reply #2 |
10. I am not looking for overtime, just want to leave at the end of the "day". |
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eyesroll (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-17-07 10:54 PM Response to Reply #10 |
12. Ah, gotchya...in Wisconsin, the employer has the right to tell you when to come in and leave, |
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philosophie_en_rose (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-17-07 10:58 PM Response to Original message |
14. Here's the deal: |
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Digit (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-17-07 11:09 PM Response to Original message |
17. I realize this is sometimes a moot point when you are paid good money |
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eyesroll (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-17-07 11:20 PM Response to Original message |
18. I found a couple of bits of NC law that, unfortunately, don't look good for you... |
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