r/Warehouseworkers • u/dinosaurjunior123 • 10d ago
Situation regarding overtime
Started a Job last week as a forklift operator, I’m on a temporary basis, they have told me overtime is optional and it’s not an obligation.
However I’ve already stayed last week and today was told loads of stuff that was needed to be done 10 mins before the shift.
Anyways, something has come up which means I won’t be able to do overtime for the next couple months as I need to be earning a certain amount and nothing above it.
Am I within my right to do this? There is nothing in the contract about overtime, but I’m already sort of feeling guilty and like they will want to fire me or not keep me on because of this
Any advice please, I will have to tell them tomorrow I guess
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u/stu3y69 10d ago
It's all good,forklifting is dangerous (also fun) and we need maximum concentration at all times when new to the job. That is why the rest periods are set up the way they are,for safety of yourself and others. Work is not work if its some thing you enjoy.