posted 09 July 2005 04:56 PM
The company I work for is implementing cost cutting measures. Wage reduction, benefit loss, and longer hours. We are going to lose a few dollars, no benefits, and going from 40 hours to 44 hours. It has been suggested that we work the extra 4 hours for free. Maybe a 4 hour Saturday. Life is great as long as you don't weaken. It this the future of labour in Ontario?
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posted 09 July 2005 09:58 PM
quote:Originally posted by sub450: .... and going from 40 hours to 44 hours. It has been suggested that we work the extra 4 hours for free. Maybe a 4 hour Saturday.
i'm no expert on labour laws, but this doesn't sound legal to me, sub. if you don't have a union, check with an employment standards office on the legality of this.
unless, you're trying to say that your hourly wage will be reduced. so, in effect, you're working an extra 4 hours, but not making any more money than you used to. now, that is probably legal.
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