Working on Sundays and at night (2024)

FAQs

How do you say you can't work on Sundays? ›

If you are concerned that your employer may refuse your request or cut your hours, you can start by talking to your supervisor. Explain your religious beliefs and why you need to take Sundays and Tuesdays off.

Nights and weekends are the only time I can spend with my family, and that's very important to me. But in the case of an urgent situation, if you need me then I will definitely be available. I enjoy night work because, to me, it's a very peaceful environment. However, I need my weekends to refresh and recharge.

There is nothing in state law that mandates an employer pay an employee a special premium for work performed on holidays, Saturdays, or Sundays, other than the overtime premium required for work in excess of eight hours in a workday or 40 hours in a workweek.

Under a federal civil rights law, employers can't discriminate against employees because of their religion. The law says employees' religious practices have to be accommodated unless the employer can demonstrate doing so is an “undue hardship” to the business.

If a business is open 24/7, the night shift usually refers to a shift that starts between 10:00 p.m. and midnight, and ends between 6:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m. For businesses that are open for limited hours, the night shift is the final shift before the business closes.

Good way is to say that: I wish to avoid night shifts, however if the work needs it urgently, I am willing to take it up for some time. Similar thing like I wish to leave office on time, however, if my project demands, I am ok to stretch and go the extra mile. All the best!

The camaraderie of the night shift team is unique, creating a bond and a commitment to each other that is undeniable. The low-key atmosphere of the night shift aids in cultivating valuable, lasting friendships. 3. Fewer distractions and disruptions.

Regardless of the nature of their jobs, all night shift workers all have one thing in common -- a disruption of their body's circadian cycle. Often referred to as the biological clock, the circadian cycle coincides with the daily shift of light and dark.

How much extra do you make on Sundays? ›

It is to compensate employees that are working outside their normal weekdays. The usual weekend rate is time and half (150%) of their base rate on Saturdays and double pay (200%) on a Sunday.

An employee is entitled to Sunday premium pay equal to 25 percent of his or her rate of basic pay for each hour of Sunday work. For this purpose, Sunday work consists of nonovertime work during an employee's regularly scheduled basic tour of duty (not to exceed 8 hours) that begins or ends on a Sunday.

Example: “I understand that we are on tight deadlines and some work will need to be done on weekends and this upcoming Easter. However, as much as I'm loyal to this company, my family needs me to be there so I'm afraid I won't be able to work overtime. I will, however, use my office time with maximum efficiency.”

Sabbatarianism, doctrine of those Christians who believe that the Sabbath (usually on Sundays) should be observed in accordance with the Fourth Commandment, which forbids work on the Sabbath because it is a holy day (see Ten Commandments).

However I would always start with a really simple approach that doesn't get into complicated discussions. Simply say that you are not available this weekend. Tell them you have personal business which means you can't work any of the weekend, from the end of day Friday to the start of Monday.

Exodus 20:8-11 (NIV) sums it up nicely here: Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy. Six days you shall labor and do all your work, but the seventh day is a sabbath to the Lord your God.