overtime laws in PA

Hello,
I work in a dialysis clinic and was hired for four ten hour shifts. For about a year I have been scheduled an extra day each scheduling period without being asked if this was okay with me. Also we have added another shift and our hours have become more like 12 hour shifts. I do not want an extra day and was wondering if I am able to refuse this and if it is considered mandatory overtime
Why not ask management or the scheduler? If you've accepted this situation for a year, it is understandable that it isn't changing.

I think you are confusing OT laws. its usually by day, not weekly. you should approach your manager because as long as you do not speak up they will continue scheduling you. I used to work in a dialysis clinic so I am aware of the shortage. the same thing happened in our unit but you always can say no. as far as OT goes the law here is anything over 16 hrs per day requires u take an 8 hr rest period. good luck, and stand up for yourself!

This might be able to help you:Prohibition of Excessive Overtime in Health Care ActLabor Law Compliancehttp://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal...=614498&mode=2My question is, if you have routinely been scheduled for an extra shift, why didn't you speak up when it started? No one will be looking out for you except you- not the scheduler, not the manager. And if you are working that extra shift, are you being paid overtime for any hours worked beyond 40? The other option may be to contact an employment attorney.

Do not assume that your employer is abiding by the law in your state. That is why many employers get caught up in class action lawsuits for the nonpayment of overtime. Check with your state labor commissioner to find out what should or should not be going on. Then take it from there. If the situation is not acceptable to you, you must speak up or move on.

Quote from caliotter3Do not assume that your employer is abiding by the law in your state. That is why many employers get caught up in class action lawsuits for the nonpayment of overtime. Check with your state labor commissioner to find out what should or should not be going on. Then take it from there. If the situation is not acceptable to you, you must speak up or move on.

Quote from hair303I think you are confusing OT laws. its usually by day, not weekly. you should approach your manager because as long as you do not speak up they will continue scheduling you. I used to work in a dialysis clinic so I am aware of the shortage. the same thing happened in our unit but you always can say no. as far as OT goes the law here is anything over 16 hrs per day requires u take an 8 hr rest period. good luck, and stand up for yourself!