I want to change shifts. Been there 5 yrs and this would be the 2nd time I asked. Boss wants me to sign a paper saying I can't ever ask again. other people have changed shifts on numerous occasions and didn't have to sign anything. I heard though that some had to.... So some do and some don't. How legal is this?
2006-09-14 03:53:03 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
A can of worms in a non-union shop. You virtually have few rights within the company, but the curious thing is about signing the paper. I would do some serious checking with the labor laws about that...sounds strange to me (I was a Pennsylvanian and an employer)...perhaps a new wrinkle in regulations but employers can assign shift work as they wish and the employee can take it or leave it...however don't burn your bridges.
2006-09-14 04:04:56 · answer #1 · answered by Frank 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just because you are not unionized, doesn't mean you don't have rights. Do some research in the local library and get knowledgeable about labor laws in your state/industry.
I think you need to read between the lines. Your supervisor obviously has a bigger picture than you do, and has to deal with requests from everyone. If he is indicating that changing your shift is creating a burden, you need to listen. Perhaps he anticipates you may get the shift you want, and like the old shift better. Everyone is replaceable - you need to be exceeding (not just meeting) the company standards and contributing to the success.
If you're not comfortable signing anything, don't take the shift change.
2006-09-14 11:28:06 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋