A Gannett Blog reader asked me to post this question: Are there any Gannett newsrooms that have a "pre-approved" overtime policy, requiring their journalists to request OT from supervisors in advance of when they plan to work it?
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Friday, February 22, 2008
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Every Gannett newsroom I ever heard of has that policy.
ReplyDeleteAt the Gannett weekly where I work, you have to have approval by your supervisor, and it's usually granted, within reason. Maybe this isn't the norm company-wide, but that's been my experience so far.
ReplyDeleteSometimes it's good to be a plebe.
We have to alert our supervisor and EE if we see OT coming. All OT has to be approved by EE.
ReplyDeleteSame at my small Gannett daily. But it's hardly ever an issue.
ReplyDelete"Hey, I'm looking at about two hours of OT by the end of the week."
"OK. Thanks."
That's the Gannett policy at my paper.
ReplyDeleteThat's the policy at my paper, but it's seldom OKd.
ReplyDeleteAt my paper, also, you need prior approval from the ME or EE for overtime. They favor comp time in the same week — which doesn't work when you have just as much to do Friday as you did Wednesday when you had to stay late. It's easier to just work it and not complain than to get approval.
ReplyDeleteIt's that way at my paper and you'll rarely get OT. Usually they'll make you comp your hours.
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