Q&A

Do you have to be at work on Saturday?

Do you have to be at work on Saturday?

Many jobs require work on Saturday. Many social, athletic, and academic events occur on Friday night or Saturday — the day Sabbatarians believe God set aside at Creation for humanity, the day sanctified in the fourth commandment, the day upheld by the teaching and example of Jesus and the Apostles.

How many days a week do you work?

I’ve worked for a small business for the last 5 years whilst being self employed, working 6 days a week and having one day off during the week. The business is open 7 days a week and over the last 5 years I have worked almost every weekend, both Saturday and Sunday.

How many hours does a full time employee work?

With a fixed schedule, you don’t have to change your regular template every time you make a new work schedule. A full-time work schedule type indicates that an employee will work 37-40 hours per week. They may work five 8-hour days, four 10-hour days, or six 6.5-hour days.

What’s the standard work schedule for a business?

1) Standard A standard business schedule is one where employees work set days (usually Monday through Friday) and set hours (usually 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.). This is often referred to as a “9-to-5 work schedule.” The standard work schedule is common enough that most employees will already be used to working those regular hours.

How many hours can you work on a Saturday?

It doesn’t mandate premium pay for workers who work weekends, nor does it limit the number of hours a worker may work in a week or a single Saturday shift. The FLSA requires that employers maintain a consistent workweek and provide overtime to workers who clock more than 40 hours each payment cycle.

How many hours can my employer require me to work?

How many hours can my employer require me to work? The federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) does not limit the number of hours in a day or days in a week any employee (salaried or hourly) may be required or scheduled to work, including overtime hours, if the employee is at least 16 years old.

What to do if your employer says you have to work Saturdays?

If she says no, try asking for a compromise. On weeks when you work Saturdays, can you swap it for a different day off in that same week? (Note that you’ll probably be giving up overtime pay if doing this keeps your total hours at 40 or below that week.)

Can a employer schedule me to work every day of the week?

Employees who must work Sundays must be told that ahead of time and told what their rest day during the week will be. The specific language is: “every employer shall post in a conspicuous place on the premises a schedule containing a list of his employees who are required or allowed to work on Sunday and designating the day of rest for each.”