text: can my employer schedule overtime even though we dont want it? i am being scheduled overtime on sat and sundays as much as an hour and a half  scheduled if they told you it was possible when you got hired, then yes, they can.  also if they are short handed they can as well.  accept it gracefully.  i know you cant say you dont need the money.  and an hour and a half is nothing.  but talk to your employer and tell him/her that you have to get your kids or something right after work so working overtime is a burden for you.  good luck.