Does your library have an HR department? I would make a paper/email trail by emailing HR and ccing J. Ask them to clarify what you've been told by J about pay for hours worked and scheduling. Ask to know WHEN you will be reimbursed for the hours you've already worked and continue to work.
Also read up on your state's labor laws. For example, my state doesn't allow comp time and forcing/encouraging an employee to take comp time is a no no. Making HR aware that you know your rights is important.
Lastly, document document document. I mean any conversation or action regarding hours, scheduling, paychecks, time worked, etc. Lack of documentation will come back to haunt you, especially when you're later told they have no record of you working so many hours. Do you have punch cards? Take a cell phone photo of each shift's punch card to show when/how long you worked.
It's not wrong to insist on proper compensation. You didn't apply for a job that paid you for only half the hours you worked. It also doesn't matter how nice the job is or the people you work with. Your employer is taking advantage and that makes them pretty shitty.
Also read up on your state's labor laws. For example, my state doesn't allow comp time and forcing/encouraging an employee to take comp time is a no no. Making HR aware that you know your rights is important.
Lastly, document document document. I mean any conversation or action regarding hours, scheduling, paychecks, time worked, etc. Lack of documentation will come back to haunt you, especially when you're later told they have no record of you working so many hours. Do you have punch cards? Take a cell phone photo of each shift's punch card to show when/how long you worked.
It's not wrong to insist on proper compensation. You didn't apply for a job that paid you for only half the hours you worked. It also doesn't matter how nice the job is or the people you work with. Your employer is taking advantage and that makes them pretty shitty.
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