Re: overtime question

[Chris.Graham@alltel.com]

I would suggest visiting the department of labor to find out what specific
labor laws apply to your friend.  I think it depends on the kind of job you
have if you can be asked to work overtime without pay, but I doubt being on
an H1B visa makes any difference.  The same laws apply to everyone,
regardless of immigration status.

I will say that life is typically much easier if you just go ahead and work
the extra hours.  If it's a one time thing, or a very infrequent thing,
then it's no big deal.  If it happens often enough to disrupt your personal
life, I would look for a new job, or refuse to work when I have plans or
simply don't want to work overtime.

--Chris



From: web dev <programming95@yahoo.com> on 03/15/2002 11:13 AM

To:   ajug-members@ajug.org
cc:

Subject:  overtime question

hi all,
  I have a friend of mine, who is brought over here to
the US on H1B visa. He is working in Atlanta. His
employer is asking him to work over time and on
weekends. (For no extra pay).
  for personal reasons, my friend, feels that he will
not be able to do that. Can he do that. Is it legal to
say No to the employer about working on weekends.
Would it affect his employment? What does the law
say?. Is it like every employer can have his own
rules?

I know that this is not a Java question, but i thought
I would seek some advise over here. On H1B they are
like bonded labor and he is scared to put his question
on the net... thought i 'd do that for him.

I 'd appreciate any inputs on this issue

Thanks all.

Sudhakar

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