You only have to work overtime if your contract says so. Even if it does, by law, you cannot usually be forced to work more than an average of 48 hours per week. You can agree to work longer - but this agreement must be in writing and signed by you.
The law allows employers to classify those employees earning over $455 per week as salaried workers. In this case, overtime regulations don't apply. For that reason, employers attempt to misclassify employees making below that threshold as salaried and avoid paying overtime rates in this way.
You only have to work overtime if your contract says so. Even if it does, by law, you cannot usually be forced to work more than an average of 48 hours per week. You can agree to work longer - but this agreement must be in writing and signed by you.
What is a reasonable amount of overtime in the UK? UK law doesn't define a reasonable amount of overtime. It will depend on your organisation, the individual, and whether they've signed the opt-out to the 48-hour working week.
Start with a polite greeting and ask if they are open to you working overtime, rather than just telling them you need to. Briefly explain the reason for the overtime request so they understand the context. Acknowledge that it may require flexibility on your part and express willingness to discuss scheduling.
Overtime rules in the postseason consist of as many 15-minute periods as are necessary until there is a winner, instead of the single 10-minute overtime period in the regular season. Both teams will now get at least one possession, even if the team that has the first possession scores a touchdown.