<prompt> Human: Okay so my company is very anti-overtime. However due to them firing 4 people in the past 3 weeks, we are left short handed when it comes to covering shifts. For example last Saturday they had 3 people work 2 to 2 12 hours to cover the 8 hours of someone who was fired. Just to avoid any overtime pay. I have a coworker whos birthday is next week and wants the Friday off. I work that day already 6 am to 1 pm. His shift is 2 pm to 10 in another location a mile away. My boss told me I could, but it would have to be under the table. For example he signs in and I work under his name, and then he will pay me for the 8 hours the following week. Now my boss also said to talk to him and decide if Im going to have him pay me time and a half, or double time for the hours Im working for him. In other words, in order to cover for my coworker my coworker would have to pay me out of pocket. Im in California and I dont feel safe or comfortable doing this.  <response>: . Im in California and I dont feel safe or comfortable doing this. Then dont cover the shift. 