overtime being reduced

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jules312

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hi
hope someone can help with this query.

we have been doing overtime on a regular basis over a long period of time.

although it was voluntary we want to know if the employer can take this away.

also if it the overtime is cut in half to we have any rights.

thanks in advance
j
 
Re: overtime being reduce

I would have thought that the very nature of overtime was that it was bonus work to get work done for a deadline at an increased wage to the employee. To have it taken away means you are back to doing your normal 39 hours a week right? I would be more worried if they are planning to reduce your staff numbers than your overtime at the moment.
 
Re: overtime being reduce

You have no entitlement to overtime, unless speicified in your T+Cs
 
Unless specified in your Terms of Service, Overtime is Extra and can be offered or taken away with no notice.

Overtime is an extra, and not part of your working week - usually 39 hours.

Employers do not have to offer overtime, any you get is a bonus.
 
FutureProof said:
if you want to be protected it might be worth trying to get the extra hours into your contract
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What if there are no extra hours? some employers are probably having a tough time keeping their workforce busy for a 39 hour week as is.
 
Are you a member of a trade union?

I dont think the question is bizzarre at all! Some employments have institutionalised over time. The post office and the prison service spring to mind and there are some examples in the private sector as well.

I imagine that an employer can reduce or eliminate OT at will. But there are industries where there may be a local agreement with the empoyer or OT may form part of the contract of employment of an individual employee.
 
jules312 said:
hi
hope someone can help with this query.

we have been doing overtime on a regular basis over a long period of time.

although it was voluntary we want to know if the employer can take this away.

also if it the overtime is cut in half to we have any rights.

thanks in advance
j
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Is the overtime rostered?
Is the business in financial trouble?
Is the work there for the current overtime (they won't be there for long if you are getting paid for standing around).
 
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