Being Forced to Work Overtime with 5-15 Minutes Notice B4 Shift Ends

Hi M., try the Better Business Bureau. My job was allowed to "mandatory overtime" and it just became an Illinois law that they can't anymore. I'm an RN, so I don't know how laws work for all companies, but if HR is not getting you the answers, try the better business. Also, get a hold of your job description from HR, or if you have a copy from when you were hired, see what it says about overtime in it. If it's not in writing, they shouldn't be able to make you do it. Ask HR and your manager to show you their job decription for your position on their end too. Good luck!

Hi M.,
I can't believe they would do that. How inconsiderate, especially when you have a child to care for. You should try the Dept. of Labor and ask for their suggestion. They are very pro-active in these things
Not sure what type of work you do, I work for a growing pharmaceutical company in Deerfield and they are a great place to work (I have a 9 year old) and my schedule is so flexible. If you are inteersted I will give you information on applying. You can respond back to mamasource

Hi M.,

The place you need to call is the Dept of Labor, they can give you specifics about the law and what your rights are and if they are being violated. It really depends on many factors if this is legal or not.

I believe the law states that you can be required to work overtime as long as it does not violate the one day rest in seven law. Meaning you must be given 24 consecutive hours of rest within a 7 day period.

If you are not union, just remember that IL is a employment at will state which means they can terminate you anytime for any reason except discrimination.

Good luck, it does not sound like they respect their employees and it may be beneficial to look for a new job that treats you better and respects the balance of work and family.

I did not think of the department of Labor. You should try them, that is rediculous, you should be able to care for your child. My company is hiring. Try www.cna.com also call Kelly temp agency. They have some positions in our building like PSR which is a policy services rep. you only work 7.5 hours here and they are pretty flexible with the hours. If you look on Kelly's website, if you see PSR at a downtown company then that is for CNA and 90% chance you will get hired in . If I hear anything else I will let you know.

You can call the labor board.
I know some overtime is pretty much the norm,
for most companies but working that much is crazy.
I also believe that they have to post it if they want you to work overtime in a timeline ( the day before) unless you volunteer in those 5-15
minutes. Also are you union? if yes call your union rep.
C.