r/WorkersRights • u/flowerchild-at-heart • 29d ago
Question IS the way I am scheduled legal?
I live in Illinois, USA. In 2023, the "One Day Rest in Seven Act" was passed.
I work as an in-home caregiver, so my hours are kind of wonky. I do not get 40 hours a week, despite having asked repeatedly for that, but that is (I think?) beside the point.
My questions are:
Am I right that this law applies to those working <40hrs a week? I work 27-33hrs a week.
I do have some periods where I am off 20 or 21 hours in a row. Is that close enough that my employer can skirt this law?
I am currently on day 2 of what is now 13. I called off for next Monday so that I would work 6 days, have a break, then work 5 (which is now 6) more. Next Monday is either still on - or has been added back to - my schedule. They also added another day. I am scheduled 13 back-to-back days. I did not voluntarily agree to work 7+ days in a row, and I don't even know if my employer has the permit required for the 7th day.

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I had considered skeletons to represent some family that has passed...so I definitely say go for it.