‘I'm essentially working for free’: Coworkers push part-time bank employee to stay after their scheduled hours, even though their boss does not pay them overtime for the labor

Wage theft happens way more than members of the workforce realize, and all it takes is one look at a timesheet or paycheck to figure out if your employer is trying to pull a fast one on you. Sometimes, it's not even your employer—it's your coworkers taking advantage of you, who might not know any better. This recently hired employee began noticing that they weren't being paid for staying at work after their scheduled hours, and their coworkers insisted that this is how things are in the company. Nobody likes a snitch, but this employee should be getting paid for their time. So, it's probably time to take this information to the boss. Even then, I wouldn't hold my breath if I were the employee…

It's common knowledge that companies try to milk as much output out of their employees for the least amount of money. Companies that value their employees' time and exhibit this through fair pay are the exceptions, not the rule. Now, the coworkers in this story might very well be voicing the status quo at the bank that employs them, but it's always safe to receive confirmation from a higher-up. If the sentiment still stands, the employee should quit yesterday.