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Is your employer required to give you a day off during the week if you worked on a weekend?
Asked by jazzsinger
If you are an exempt employee and you work on a Sunday, are you required to work Monday-Friday also, or are you entitled to take a weekday off with pay? I'm not getting extra pay for working on the weekend, so I would think that I could work 5 days that week, being Sunday- Thursday and receive my normal pay. Is this true?
Asked by jazzsinger
If you are an exempt employee and you work on a Sunday, are you required to work Monday-Friday also, or are you entitled to take a weekday off with pay? I'm not getting extra pay for working on the weekend, so I would think that I could work 5 days that week, being Sunday- Thursday and receive my normal pay. Is this true?
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Best Answer:
I am pretty sure that being exempt, or salaried, you aren't paid by putting specifically 5 days of work in. You are paid by just doing your job. Most employers would probably be respectful and offer you a day off to compensate for the weekend day, but it's not mandatory. Maybe they won't give you a different day off, but maybe they'll take you out to lunch, lol either way, good luck?
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Answered by accordtrnsheads
I am pretty sure that being exempt, or salaried, you aren't paid by putting specifically 5 days of work in. You are paid by just doing your job. Most employers would probably be respectful and offer you a day off to compensate for the weekend day, but it's not mandatory. Maybe they won't give you a different day off, but maybe they'll take you out to lunch, lol either way, good luck?
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Answered by accordtrnsheads
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NO!
Answered by jessicapace90
Answered by jessicapace90
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Sometimes.
Answered by Benjamin L
Answered by Benjamin L
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No, you are exempt- he has no obligation to give you a day off- though many places will.
Answered by Alissandrya
Answered by Alissandrya
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it depends on the contract you are employed under. if you are a member of a union, then you have a right to your day off.
Answered by grace_land
Answered by grace_land
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No, that is what exempt means. If you get your skills up and work hard you can become a vaulable employee and start asking for time off when those situations arise, or you can threaten to leave and go to a company who will offer some compensation or time off. Work hard and you can start making demands.
Answered by mr_crankypants
Answered by mr_crankypants
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day off without pay. it also depends on the hours you worked and such.
Answered by bic
Answered by bic
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Depends on your company's policy regarding this.
Usually exempt means you work the needed extra hours and still work a regular 40 hr week.
Answered by The Queen Has Spoken
Answered by The Queen Has Spoken
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No, but you should be paid overtime if you worked more than 40 hours per week.
Answered by Colette B
Answered by Colette B
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If you're in most states in the U.S. your employer isn't obligated to give you any off days. If you work more than 40 hours in your regular 7 day work period you are usually entitled to overtime pay for the extra hours. If you are a salaried employee you will not get paid for the extra hours in most cases.
Answered by HanSoloJim
Answered by HanSoloJim
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I have been there before .If you work weekends, you are required to take one of the weekdays off. It depends on the type of business it is and when is it the busiest time.
Answered by margaretfong2
Answered by margaretfong2
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NO.
I work 6 days a week and have for years. If you are an hourly employee and get paid by the hour, you are entitled to over-time pay which is time and a half for any hours over 40. It really depends on your pay plan and form of compensation. You can not work for less than minimum wage.
Answered by Chris D
Answered by Chris D
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It depends on your industry standard. Some industries have a 40-hour-per-week expectation; some expect 50 or more.
Make sure Friday is okay to take off, just in case.
Answered by DoctorJKel
Answered by DoctorJKel
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The answer to this depends on the state you live in. Different states have different labor laws however most states follow the rule that if any employee exceeds working 8 hours for the day and or 40 hours in a week they must be compensated for overtime. Now different states allow for different loop holes but your local labor board would be able to answer your questions.
Answered by levindis
Answered by levindis
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nope
Answered by oneworld09
Answered by oneworld09
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