Overtime

The Postman · Post by **The Postman** » 06 Jul 2017, 21:12

So I'm pretty new to Royal Mail. Looking to see if it's a new starter thing or if it happens to everyone?
I notified my Dom last week that my wages were short the previous week. She let me know that she'd sort it out this week, I opened my wage slip today and not only has my overtime not been put through from that week, but also last weeks overtime hasn't been paid either. It's not a lot of hours but I don't know if bringing it up again would put my job in jeopardy as I've not yet completed 6 months, but I also don't want to be walked over. Any suggestions on what to do?

joewyan · Post by **joewyan** » 06 Jul 2017, 21:21

Of course you need to bring it up. If you don't they'll only think they can get away with it. I'd advise keeping a record of all overtime worked day by day and compare the totals to your payslip. And variance then report it and ask to check the entries.

The Postman · Post by **The Postman** » 06 Jul 2017, 21:28

joewyan wrote:Of course you need to bring it up. If you don't they'll only think they can get away with it. I'd advise keeping a record of all overtime worked day by day and compare the totals to your payslip. And variance then report it and ask to check the entries.

Does it matter that some of the overtime was from going over my time due to lapsing to which I notified my Dom next day how far it took me over? Is that maybe why it's not been paid? Obviously being new, I don't know how much is too much yet, so should this be expected of me because I took it out?

Phantom · Post by **Phantom** » 06 Jul 2017, 21:35

You should be paid for all the hours you work outside of your contractual hours, it doesn't matter what work you are doing.

Join the CWU and speak to a rep about it.

CaptainUppercut · Post by **CaptainUppercut** » 07 Jul 2017, 07:29

You need to nip it in the bud straight away. Get paid for every minute you work. Or they WILL let you work for free. Keep hounding your manager, it's their job. But make sure you sign docket and keep a note of all overtime.

Post by **woopesh** » 07 Jul 2017, 07:41

Sounds like you might have to threaten the manager with cutting off. That usually stops overtime payment delays.

bobthepostie · Post by **bobthepostie** » 07 Jul 2017, 15:29

5 out of the past 7 weeks members in my office have had overtime missing. Yet they STILL work overtime on the premise that it was a mistake and will be paid the following week

postslippete · Post by **postslippete** » 07 Jul 2017, 16:24

You work at our office by any chance?? I've heard that our DOM has a habit of not paying the correct overtime, and it is one of the main reasons why I very rarely do any.

rubberbond · Post by **rubberbond** » 07 Jul 2017, 18:36

Imagine what it will be like with monthly pay.