ck27paws
10-31-2006, 10:27 PM
I have several questions. I recently resigned from my position as a hospital manager at a veterinary hospital. There are several things my former employer did that I have questions about.
I had a contract that was valid from September 27, 2005 to September 26, 2006. The contract stated that my work week would be 40 hours, although I would work more if necessary. It included 10 days PTO.
Important Information:
1) I was immediately required to work 50 + hours a week. Five 10 hour work days. Many weeks I worked 6 days and my days were normally 10-13 hours. Was it legal, despite the language of my contract, to force me to work 50-60 hour weeks regularly?
2) I was told I was not permitted to take lunch breaks unless "there was time." Many days I was not given a break in a 12-13 hour day. Was it legal to prevent me from taking lunches and breaks?
3) Over the last 5-6 months of employment, I worked 90% as a receptionist as we were short staffed. I was required to fill in for missing staff as well as complete my regular duties, resulting in 13-14 days with rare lunches.
4) I gave my 30 day notice, pursuant to my contract, at the end of August. I agreed to stay on day-to-day after its expiration. I worked until October 21st.
5) I was docked days that were above my 10 day PTO despite the fact that I worked additional hours on a regular basis. Was it legal to dock my pay when out of PTO when I had worked far more time than I was over PTO?
6) I received my final paycheck today and it appears that I was only paid for approx 6.25 days in the final pay period from the dates of 10/11 - 10/25. I worked 7 days in that pay period. I was out one day the week before my final week. In the weeks covered by the pay period, I worked 38.5 hours - week 1 and 44.25 hours - week 2. I will request an accounting of my final paycheck, as well as my entire pay history. Can I be paid per day for my entire final pay period or just my final week?
Sorry for the lengthy post. Any help would be appreciated!
I had a contract that was valid from September 27, 2005 to September 26, 2006. The contract stated that my work week would be 40 hours, although I would work more if necessary. It included 10 days PTO.
Important Information:
1) I was immediately required to work 50 + hours a week. Five 10 hour work days. Many weeks I worked 6 days and my days were normally 10-13 hours. Was it legal, despite the language of my contract, to force me to work 50-60 hour weeks regularly?
2) I was told I was not permitted to take lunch breaks unless "there was time." Many days I was not given a break in a 12-13 hour day. Was it legal to prevent me from taking lunches and breaks?
3) Over the last 5-6 months of employment, I worked 90% as a receptionist as we were short staffed. I was required to fill in for missing staff as well as complete my regular duties, resulting in 13-14 days with rare lunches.
4) I gave my 30 day notice, pursuant to my contract, at the end of August. I agreed to stay on day-to-day after its expiration. I worked until October 21st.
5) I was docked days that were above my 10 day PTO despite the fact that I worked additional hours on a regular basis. Was it legal to dock my pay when out of PTO when I had worked far more time than I was over PTO?
6) I received my final paycheck today and it appears that I was only paid for approx 6.25 days in the final pay period from the dates of 10/11 - 10/25. I worked 7 days in that pay period. I was out one day the week before my final week. In the weeks covered by the pay period, I worked 38.5 hours - week 1 and 44.25 hours - week 2. I will request an accounting of my final paycheck, as well as my entire pay history. Can I be paid per day for my entire final pay period or just my final week?
Sorry for the lengthy post. Any help would be appreciated!
