Is it legal for a factory job to make you work 7 days in a row for 2 months?

[Anonymous]

Im working at a paper factory and I'm told that I won't have any weekends free. I'm really stressing since it involves a lot of heavy lifting and the fact that I don't even get 1 day off to rest is crazy what shoukd i do

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10 mo

The printing company offered me an office job as they saw I had a degree in my cv so why the fuck are they keep making me work in this factory job?

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10 mo

Don't mean to sound dramatic but my body is fucked as I don't have a day off to recovery from all of the physical work I do during the job

[Anonymous]

Sure anyone could do a week of this, but 2 months, no breaks, is excessive. US laws in most states stipulate that workers must be given at least 24 hours off for every 7 consecutive working days. If you are working for a legal company doing legal things, this is not one of them. It doesn't even actually make sense in a hard labor job to do this because employees get injured or feel the constant strain and stop producing or working as hard/fast which hurts the bottom line especially if any gets injured and has to then call out.

[Aerissa_Jade]

In the US yeah, they can... but overtime applies. Most companies wouldn't want to though, because people are less productive. Having days off makes them refreshed and do better.

That said, I've known medical professionals in 2020 who worked non stop for months at a time. A nurse I know had zero days off for two months taking care of patients... simply because of lack of enough nurses and too many patients.

[Philyouup]

Check with your local labor laws. Obviously there is no union. sad.


they must pay you your hourly wage as i assume your not salaried. in the US ans Europe Tine and a half for anything over 40 hours. may be different in Europe. But how long you work 7 days a week , i don’t know.

[Philyouup]

Contact the human rights commission if you are in Europe.

[Asker]

Mon to Thurs I did 8am to 4.30pm with 30 min break. Friday is 8am to 1.45pm with 15 mins break. Then Saturday 8am to 2pm with 5 min break and Sunday 8am to 4pm with no break

[TroyDT2]

Check on the laws where you live. In California, for example, they cannot "require" you work more than six days. If you choose to work that seventh day, unless your total hours worked in the week is under 30, that seventh day is at double time.

[BeMuse]

No one is making you work. You made a personal decision to take that job in exchange for the pay they were offering. If you don't want to do the job, then quit and find a different job.

[slatyb]

In the US? Probably not. Also they have to pay a premium for every hour over 40 in a week. What should you do? Is there other work in your area?

[Asker]

I'm getting out I'm not working 7 days in a row lifting heavy stuff all day

[Asker]

If it was 5/6 days I would put up with that but fuck that

[integrale77]

You wantonto look into the working time directive in the UK that is completely illegal as you can only work a limited number of days in a row

[integrale77]

Looked it up and it's maximum 12 consecutive days in a row and maximum 48hrs work a week unless you have opted out

[Asker]

What's does opted out mean

[integrale77]

It means you signed a piece of paperwork that you agree to working more than 48hrs a week accepting risks to your health and even when you do that there is an upper limit they can't overide.
Not sure opting out can affect the 12 day limit I think that is another they can't overide they need to give you a full 24hrs between shifts in a 12 day period

[Asker]

I'm working on a line with another lady for 8 hours a day or more I just don't get why they font have more staff to take turns

[integrale77]

Sounds pretty bad I suspect as a company it costs them less to get the workers to work more hours than it costs them for more staff

[ProVox]

That answer would probably vary from state to state. Check your states labor laws.

I was once forced to work 17 days straight. I was told I could fight it, but I didn't mind, the pay was good.

[exitseven]

Each state has different laws and it makes a difference if you belong to a union. You need to be aware of the laws in your area and file a grievance if you think you are not treated right

[glennos89]

go find yourself another job! working 7 days is slave labor

[Asker]

Mon to Thurs I did 8am to 4.30pm with 30 min break. Friday is 8am to 1.45pm with 15 mins break. Then Saturday 8am to 2pm with 5 min break and Sunday 8am to 4pm with no break

[glennos89]

I dont know in what country you live but here in the netherlands its forbidden by law to work that much in a row with almost no breaks at all. Here company's are demanded to give their workers at leat 30min breaktime after every 4 hours of work

[glennos89]

Definitly read your contract very carefully again and search for the labor laws in your country on the internet. Never let yourself being exploited on your job

[UdosUNDERDEVELOPMENT]

If you are in uncomfortable environment then you should probably seek a safe comfortable environment where people do not abuse you and others.

[UdosUNDERDEVELOPMENT]

To the updated statement : That seems really horrible , I really hope you can find a job , hobby , or craft in which you will not suffer at all. Good luck to you 💚 💛

[ArtemisSilver]

Are you at least getting overtime? The legality element depends on where you live. Maybe you should organize a union? Sounds like it's a reasonable situation in which to do so.

[DryGermanGuy]

Start reading here: https://www.hse.gov.uk/

[Astarlessnightsky]

Depends where you live and what the work laws are.

In germany it would be illegal.

[Hispanic-Cool-Guy]

Yes. It's your job and responsibility not to let anyone take you for a sucka.

Find another job where you are comfortable. There's always better out there.

[Bricealan]

Do you have a labor union? Maybe contact the Fair Labor Board in your city.

[karina69madrid]

i have work 7 days straight before. during there holiday season i work retail tho they said its legal. as long as u have 10 hrs to rest before ur next shift ?

[BJP21]

When your body does give in, make sure they have good workers compensation, and secondly they better be paying you OT.

[suzzieQ]

If you look up your local labor laws that will tell you

[captain_voidwalker]

Lady in Construction i once worked 12 hours a day for 18 months strait.

[Asker]

Absolutely no life tho

[captain_voidwalker]

Nope but thata reality. Those of us who work have to work extra hard because of all the people who don't work

[Asker]

Construction and factory jobs are slave labour.

[Asker]

I can work in an office and get paid more without killing myself

[Marklaw12]

Nope. You signed the contract. Its only 2 months. Supplier demands

[Utopia1]

You’re screwed. All a company by law is required to pay you.

[ummi59]

Here i Nigeria my husband work from Monday to sundays 7 to 7 everydait is totaly wrong and unfair

[Anonymous]

Not illegal, and you should look for another job if it makes you feel butt hurt.

[Asker]

I wouldn't mind if it was 6 days a week but I'm lifting heavy sheets of paper onto a pallet for 9 hours a day

[Opinion Owner]

Can you ask to be moved to another job in the company?

[Asker]

I'm going to ask becuase they offered me to do estimating costs for customers because they seen that I had a degree. No idea why I'm still working in the factory shit still.

[Opinion Owner]

Well good luck. :)

[Asker]

I though working from 8qm to 4pm syriaght was a bit much on Sunday. I just don't feel recovered enough for the next day