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Labor laws for Hospitality/Lodging exempt employees(managers,live in residents,etc.)?
Asked by des
I am a live in general manager for a 153 room hotel and I havent had a day off since I started back in August '06. I have contacted the labor board and labor commision in California with no such luck. And like the idiot I am I did not get a detailed job description or anything in writting before I acceptted the position. I am TIRED and need to get away............ is there any labor laws being violated here? I was told by someone at the labor board that its different in the hospitality/lodging industry. Thank you so much for your info.....but here's a few more details about my position......... I am not allowed too much decision making. The owners basically tell me what to do and I cannot do anything without approval. I am very micro managed by them. they state they have been doing this for years and there has been nothing wrong with it.The manager next door to me also works under the same people I do and she has been dealing with this for years. Maybe because she lives with her family it makes it easier on her. I live with only my cat. There are alot of strange details..... I am guessing I need to get a lawyer...... FAST!
Asked by des
I am a live in general manager for a 153 room hotel and I havent had a day off since I started back in August '06. I have contacted the labor board and labor commision in California with no such luck. And like the idiot I am I did not get a detailed job description or anything in writting before I acceptted the position. I am TIRED and need to get away............ is there any labor laws being violated here? I was told by someone at the labor board that its different in the hospitality/lodging industry. Thank you so much for your info.....but here's a few more details about my position......... I am not allowed too much decision making. The owners basically tell me what to do and I cannot do anything without approval. I am very micro managed by them. they state they have been doing this for years and there has been nothing wrong with it.The manager next door to me also works under the same people I do and she has been dealing with this for years. Maybe because she lives with her family it makes it easier on her. I live with only my cat. There are alot of strange details..... I am guessing I need to get a lawyer...... FAST!
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As live in GM you are the one that makes the decisions. You have only been there 5 months and not eligible for vacation time. Work schedules, employee job assignments, etc are your responsibility. You can't be fired for taking time off. You should hire an assistant manager who is capable of relieving you when needed. He can work weekends, holidays, nights etc. As GM you should be allowed to hire people to make sure the hotel functions properly, an overworked GM can be detrimental to business. EVERYONE must have time off. being in your apt. but still on call. is not considered time off. There are labour laws governing hours someone can work without a break. no matter what the industry. You are the GM!!! just assign someone to handle things, and take time off. If you are worried about the hotel. have a phone with you so they can be in touch if a problem arises.
Business law
Answered by SAWGIRL
As live in GM you are the one that makes the decisions. You have only been there 5 months and not eligible for vacation time. Work schedules, employee job assignments, etc are your responsibility. You can't be fired for taking time off. You should hire an assistant manager who is capable of relieving you when needed. He can work weekends, holidays, nights etc. As GM you should be allowed to hire people to make sure the hotel functions properly, an overworked GM can be detrimental to business. EVERYONE must have time off. being in your apt. but still on call. is not considered time off. There are labour laws governing hours someone can work without a break. no matter what the industry. You are the GM!!! just assign someone to handle things, and take time off. If you are worried about the hotel. have a phone with you so they can be in touch if a problem arises.
Business law
Answered by SAWGIRL
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