Northern Michigan's News LeaderFeedback at 5:00-How Should Work Be Handled After Hours?

Feedback at 5:00-How Should Work Be Handled After Hours?

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Workers in Brazil who check their email after work can now qualify for overtime under a new law.

It says that company emails to workers are equivalent to orders given directly to the employee, making it possible for workers answering emails after hours to ask for overtime pay.

This issue has come up in the United States as well.

Back in May a Chicago police officer filed a class action suit against the city, asking for unpaid overtime compensation.

What do you think is a reasonable policy for handling work matters after hours?

Share your opinion with us for tonight's "Feedback at 5:00" and tune in to 9&10 News at 5:00 to see if your comments make it on air.