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A colleague of mine is whining about working in his company. Lately, he is working overtime without pay. I find it not right for the company to do this. If he is going to complain, he will be in a difficult situation. Is this a sign that he needs to file a resignation letter?


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I think, I will as permanent employee. If I have the secret to the solution to the problem at work,  and I know and am capable of solving it with my team, then, I will work. My important contribution to the company can be the one-and-only solution to keep the company afloat, and keep many employees' job in place, and help the greater good in the world.

Somehow, a happy-to-do-the-work-worker's good intention and hard work will be rewarded. 

Nevertheless, if their unfair practices keep going on unlawfully, I will look for another job. And only resign if I'm assured of a new job with another company.
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There are times that employees are so loyal to their companies. If they are, then it is fine to work overtime without pay. However, it should correspond to labor law. Some companies will be abusive if their employees do not know about their rights.
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You are correct there. I'm sure we have to be descerning in that sense of accountability  between employee-employer fair and just relationship.Thank you @Shavkat
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We can socialize outside work. It doesn't need to patronize the bosses, since we are in the company to work. We just need to set boundaries.
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I can work over time without pay as long as is something I like doing I can do it. Some of us we value our good work than money. 
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Some people do the same thing. They can do this because it is related to their job responsibilities. Moreover, it can be paid if the company requested its employees to work overtime.
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It depends on many factors. If the overtime work project is new, I will do. So I can learn something new. If I feel bore, I will do. If my friends with me, I do. 

But mostly i won't do overtime without pay.
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I also think that it is not good to do overtime if not being paid. Unless if the person did not do this job for the day or it is a deadline matter.
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Yes.I work overtime,without the pay.I have to do this as the rules of the company is changed.This is the most annoying part of my Job.These things demotivate us.
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I am sorry to hear this. Even if it is in company's rules, their workers need to work overtime without pay. How about the government's law about laborers' rights?
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IF WORKING OVERTIME IS PART OF THE AGREEMENT SIGNED WITH THE COMPANY THEN I CAN DO OVERTIME WITHOUT PAY BUT IF NOT I CAN ONLY DO IT AS A SELFLESS SERVICE FOR THE COMPANY FOR A LITTLE TIME AND NOT A REGULAR THING
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That's another story. If the employee and employer agreed to it, then the employee cannot do anything since it is in the contract. As far as I know, it should be under the government's labor law. 
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I believe it totally depends on what kind of work is being given/ have to be completed. If the work which needs to be completed is the kind of which I love or is in my passion then obviously I can work it for more hours regardless about the pay. But if it is forcefully then we need to think about it and reconsider it.
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I am not sure if your county has a labor code or law. Personally, companies need to abide by the government's law for the right of the laborers. If it is not in the labor code, then it not right to abuse the laborers by a company.
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If talking about my self, yes I will. I work at good company who really care about their employee and have a clear vision and mission. I ussually and almost every single day doing a overtime working, even I dont get extra pay. Most of my college do the same think. We doing that because we love our company and our company taking care of us.
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I am glad that you and your colleagues are working together despite having overtime. I cannot see any problem with this concern. If an employee did not finish his or her tasks, he or she is obliged to finish it, especially for the deadline's sake.
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Even if your contract doesn't mention overtime, your employer might still ask you to work extra hours. You have a right to say no but if you say no without a good reason, it might damage your relationship with your boss. They might try to change the working hours in your contract.
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I am sure that most bosses will be in a rage if we turned them down for this overtime thing. But then, there are labor laws that need to be honored by them. In Canada, if an employer does this, the employee has the right to file a formal case against him or her.
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I strongly going to say no. It is not fair to work overtime without pay. This is an old issue called slavery. We have to be paid what is right for us.
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It is not ethical for a company to require an employee to work overtime without compensation. This is not only unfair to the employee, but it is also a violation of labor laws in many countries.

Your colleague may want to consider speaking with their supervisor or human resources representative to discuss the situation and clarify the company's policy on overtime pay. If the issue is not resolved, your colleague may need to consider filing a complaint with the appropriate government agency or seeking legal advice.

Ultimately, the decision to resign from a job is a personal one and should be based on a variety of factors, including job satisfaction, career goals, and financial stability. If your colleague feels that the company is not treating them fairly, they may need to weigh the benefits and risks of staying in the job versus leaving and pursuing other opportunities.
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It is not ethical for a company to require an employee to work overtime without pay, as it violates labor laws and the rights of the employee. If your colleague is not being compensated for their extra hours of work, they have every right to raise this issue with their employer and seek a resolution. Filing a resignation letter should be a last resort, and it may be worthwhile for your colleague to speak with a supervisor or HR representative to discuss their concerns and potential solutions before making any drastic decisions.
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