In New York State, can my employer force me to work a new schedule under threat of being fired if I don't agree?
My wife's employer is changing her schedule to make her work weekends and until 1 am instead of Mon-Fri 9-5. One of the reasons for taking the job in the first place was was to work regular hours. This seems very short notice as it was announced today 2/20 and this takes effect 3/1
1 answer | asked Feb 20, 2019 10:47 AM [EST] | applies to New York
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Is the employer breaking an employment contract? Either a collective agreement like a union contract or a private employee term agreement?
If not, does the employee suffer with any disability which requires daytime hours?
"At will" employees who enjoy no civil service job or employment contract protection are free to leave and the employer is free to let them go.
Unemployment benefits are a challenge when quitting and require good cause. Not sure that the facts you gave would support quitting. Call some employment lawyers to explore the facts more.
posted by V Jonas Urba | Mar 14, 2019 07:53 AM [EST]
If not, does the employee suffer with any disability which requires daytime hours?
"At will" employees who enjoy no civil service job or employment contract protection are free to leave and the employer is free to let them go.
Unemployment benefits are a challenge when quitting and require good cause. Not sure that the facts you gave would support quitting. Call some employment lawyers to explore the facts more.
posted by V Jonas Urba | Mar 14, 2019 07:53 AM [EST]
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