In Nebraska, can my employer make me work 7 days a week 12hr/ day?
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In Nebraska, can my employer make me work 7 days a week 12hr/ day?
Asked on December 8, 2017 under Employment Labor Law, Nebraska
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 7 years ago | Contributor
Yes it can, that is unless you have an employment contract or union agreement that states otherwise. The fact is that with the exception of certain occupations (i.e. truck drivers, airline pilots, some medical personnel, etc.), a company can set the hours and other conditions of employment much as it sees fit (absent some form of legally actionable discrimination). You should be aware, however, that if you are a "non-exempt" worker (i.e. typically one who is paid hourly), you must be paid overtime for all hours you work over 40 in your work week.
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 7 years ago | Contributor
Yes it can, that is unless you have an employment contract or union agreement that states otherwise. The fact is that with the exception of certain occupations (i.e. truck drivers, airline pilots, some medical personnel, etc.), a company can set the hours and other conditions of employment much as it sees fit (absent some form of legally actionable discrimination). You should be aware, however, that if you are a "non-exempt" worker (i.e. typically one who is paid hourly), you must be paid overtime for all hours you work over 40 in your work week
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