Is it legal for your employer to schedule you for overtime without asking about your availability?

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Is it legal for your employer to schedule you for overtime without asking about your availability?

I currently work a full time job but am constantly worked over that timeline. Today I was scheduled for a 15 hour shift without being asked if I wanted to work overtime, and the management said I had to work, if not I would be written up. Is this legal?

Asked on November 23, 2012 under Employment Labor Law, California

Answers:

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 11 years ago | Contributor

Under the laws of all states in this country if you as an employee are expected to work overtime hours your employer is first to inquire as to the employee's availability for such and from there work with the employee. The key is to give the employee adequate notice of the requested overtime.


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