Dilemma · Ethics & Law
21h · Hypothetical, no court ruling
AI illustrationAn employee works extra hours for a family need. Compensation or compliance?
Your callShould the employee receive overtime pay despite not following procedure?
TL;DR
- 1An employee stays late to finish a project due to a sudden family emergency.
- 2The company policy requires manager pre-approval for extra work hours.
- 3The employee requests overtime pay, but HR hesitates due to the lack of prior consent.




