Posted On: January 27, 2010
Can My Employer Make Me Work Overtime?
Yes, in New York your employer can require that you work overtime. In fact, your employer can even discipline you if you refuse to work overtime. The law only requires that you be paid time and half for each hour of overtime that you work, but you do have to work overtime if asked. You can refuse to work overtime, but then your employer is free to fire you. If your employer requires overtime from you, you either have to do it or risk being fired. If you don’t want to work overtime, your best bet is to find another job – one that will not require overtime.
