My asked:


I have a job that is asking us to “pre”sell things off the company clock. It would be one thing if it was an extra thing I could volunteer for or if I was getting paid to do it, but I have to make a certain amount or I get written up thus getting me in trouble with my work. I wont get paid for the time I take or money I make them.

I don’t work on commissions or bonuses, just hourly. Also, selling is only one of many things I have to do where I work.

Is this at all legal?

Leo

2 Responses to “Is it legal for a company to make you work on your time off?”

1. Rudy on January 25th, 2010 7:13 pm

   Lanette

   If you are paid hourly and are being asked to work off the clock that is illegal. I would file a complaint with your state employment office.

2. HRmom on January 26th, 2010 5:19 am

   Debby

   Rudy is half correct. It is illegal if you are an hourly worker to ask you to work off the clock. However, it’s not your state’s employment office you need to file a complaint with, it’s you state’s Labor Board (also called Department of Labor). Look it up online and call them to talk to them about this. They are very nice to talk to and are there to help you.

   Good luck!