SQL Guy 1 (3/12/2013)
Steve-3_5_7_9 (3/12/2013)
Being that you are not a salaried employee, you cannot be expected to work for free. This is the sort of thing that should have been worked out in the contract prior to starting. What did the contract say?If you're not willing to work for "free", then when your contract is up, you can leave or negotiate a new contract stipulating paid overtime.
Your in a tough spot but depending on how much "overtime" your working, you really could be taking a big hit.
Steve
The problem is that I don't have a contract. If if does exist, then it is between the client company and my employer. What I have is offer letter from my employer that stating my hourly rate but does not mention overtimes.
The hourly rate is likely applicable to all hours worked. The omission of the overtime rate does not change much. If they require you to work overtime, you have to mark the hours and report it. Requiring an hourly worker (in the states) to work overtime without pay can cause a legal nightmare for the employer.
The overall best answer really boils down to "Discuss the matter with your organizations HR department." The account manager is really not an appropriate person to discuss the matter with you. Once you have discussed it with your internal HR, then discuss it with the the manager who is contracting your services. You need to discuss it with HR to make sure you understand the labor laws and implications as they pertain to you in your area and your organization.
Jason...AKA CirqueDeSQLeil
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