Unpaid overtime becomes norm in the financial sector

NEARLY a third of Irish employees in the financial services sector are expected to work more than 10 hours unpaid overtime every week, according to a survey published yesterday.

However, the survey also reveals that as many Irish workers are unwilling to put in any extra work without being paid for their effort.

The poll, conducted by Robert Walters, an employment agency specialising in placing financial workers, revealed that 29% of those working in the sector are expected to work nearly a day and a half extra every week. This compares with an international average of 33%.