So basically I’m a salary employee. I work with my assistant, who is hourly. Because my store has an assistant and myself, we can make it work to where the store is always staffed and we both work a fair 40 hours. No biggie. I usually end up working about 42 anyway.
The way I understood salary is that I am not required to be paid overtime, and I understand that. We have to go with the needs of the business. When my assistant calls out, I do work 48-50 hours to cover it. I don’t mind that.
Where I’m confused is that now they are REQUIRING me to work 45 hours a week. No matter if my store is fully staffed when I only need to work 40 or not.
Basically , I can work 40 hours and get the job done and make sure the store is always covered. Doesn’t matter though, I now HAVE to work 45.
I’m pretty sure it is legal, but I don’t see how. You’re not paying me overtime, I’m constantly working overtime hours and you’re not paying me for it. I understand when it’s needed for the business but it’s just…… not.