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What can we do if employer refused to give Holiday Pay/Overtime pay?
Asked on Nov 14th, 2013 on Labor and Employment - Michigan
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My employer is thinking about having a crew work the day after Thanksgiving. This technically is a paid holiday since we trade Veterans Day to have this day off. He said that he is only going to pay regular pay for this day. If he does decide to do this, what are the legal repercussions that we can take against the company and what would we be entitled to?
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I know of no law that requires any employer to pay any employee extra for working on a holiday. Nor are they required to pay the employee that does not work on the holiday. The only requirement is that you be paid min wage, and that you be paid 1.5 time for all work over 40 hours. Paid holidays are a company initiated benefit no law requires the employer to do this.
Answered on Nov 15th, 2013 at 2:53 PM
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You traded a paid holiday for a non-holiday. Sounds to me like your employer may have the better argument. But, talk with your states labor department and see what they say.
Answered on Nov 15th, 2013 at 2:51 PM
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Probably, if there is a contract or writing, you can probably force holiday pay. Is the damage to you relationship worth it. Is the Cosby doing well or struggling.
Answered on Nov 15th, 2013 at 2:50 PM