Iowa Sample Letter for Denial of Overtime

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Sample Letter for Denial of Overtime

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Employees can be required to work overtime, whether paid or unpaid, only if this is provided for in their contract of employment.

It's OK to say no to overtime"No. Sorry.""No. Thanks for asking me.""No. Please keep me in mind for future open shifts.""Sorry, I am not available."

While employers may be concerned by the recent naming and shaming, unless the employee's contract entitles them to be paid for overtime, unpaid overtime is not illegal.

Legally, your employer can't make you work more than 48 hours a week, including overtime. If they want you to work more than that, your employer has to ask you to opt out of the 48-hour limit.

Use these examples to politely say "no" to your employer and coworkers:"Unfortunately, I have too much to do today."I'm flattered by your offer, but no thank you.""That sounds fun, but I have a lot going on at home.""I'm not comfortable doing that task."Now isn't a good time for me.More items...?

It's OK to say no to overtime"No. Sorry.""No. Thanks for asking me.""No. Please keep me in mind for future open shifts.""Sorry, I am not available."

Yes, your boss can tell you that you need to work overtime. They can also legally fire you for saying "no." But any mandatory overtime request needs to fall under the rules and regulations for your state and under federal law.

Don't get personal. Understand the boss's position and state your reason calmly. State that, as much as you would like to step up and help in the given situation, your circumstances/health/other commitments/employment contract do not permit you to do it. Remind yourself that saying no is okay.

Employees can be required to work overtime, whether paid or unpaid, only if this is provided for in their contract of employment.

How You Can Politely Say No to Extra Work at the WorkplaceExplain Your Current Workload. Your boss probably keeps giving you more work because they don't know about all the other tasks you have at hand.Appreciate The Opportunity.Talk About The Priority Tasks.Suggest an Alternative.Acknowledge The Request Tactfully.

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Iowa Sample Letter for Denial of Overtime