I am currently working in a job that is severely short-staffed. Instead of addressing the issue by hiring more employees, my company enforces mandatory overtime verbally, without any formal paper contract. This situation is not only exhausting for current employees but also unsustainable in the long run.

The at-will employment law, as it stands, allows employers to impose verbal mandatory overtime without the need for a written contract. This creates a loophole for companies to exploit their employees' time and labor without proper compensation or official documentation. It leaves workers like me stressed, overworked, and without the security of knowing our work hours.

Employers should not have the unchecked power to extend work hours verbally for their advantage, especially when there is no written agreement in place. This practice disrupts work-life balance, causes mental and physical strain, and leads to burnout.

To address this issue, it's crucial to amend the at-will work law to require any mandatory overtime agreement to be documented in writing. This change will protect employees from exploitation and ensure fair labor practices. We need legislation that balances the needs of both employers and employees, safeguarding against unfair labor demands.

Now is the time to push for change. Sign this petition to demand that lawmakers require companies to provide written contracts for mandatory overtime. Together, we can make sure that employees are treated fairly and with respect.