Q: Originally I used my 2 vacation weeks to cover no work because of a fire at work. Hr said they would pay one week
They refuse to pay me the one week that they say they would. I wasn’t on vacation I was as well as everyone else laid off for two weeks. But HR left a voice mail stating they were paying everyone one week. So I thought I’d at least get paid one of my two weeks when I actually took my scheduled vacation time
Plus at the time of this message I’ve been on mandatory overtime for over a year.
A:
In your situation, if HR verbally committed to paying employees for one week due to the work stoppage caused by the fire, and you have a voicemail confirming this, you may have grounds to request that payment. Verbal agreements, especially when supported by evidence like a voicemail, can be considered binding in many cases.
Since you used your vacation weeks to cover the period of no work and HR promised to pay for one of those weeks, you should ideally be reimbursed for that week of vacation. It's important to bring this issue to HR's attention, preferably in writing, and reference the voicemail where they stated their intention to pay for one week.
Regarding the mandatory overtime for over a year, if this is causing undue stress or if you believe it's not in line with your employment contract or labor laws, it's important to address this as well.
If HR does not resolve these issues to your satisfaction, you may want to seek legal advice. A legal professional can provide guidance on how to proceed based on the specifics of your employment contract, company policies, and relevant labor laws. Remember, it's important to keep records of all communications and agreements with HR as they can be crucial in such disputes.
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