I work for a large corporation as a Computer Operator. We man 24/7 with three shifts. I was hired in Oct. of 2000 as a 1st Shift Operator (7-3:30 PM). We received an email saying that 2nd shift (3-11:30PM) had two people out on medical leave and they wanted volenteers to work 2nd shift for about 2 months. Can they force people to work this? Even if they have pryor engagements. What does the law say about this?
2006-10-09 19:17:48 · 4 answers · asked by bucksolutions1 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
YES they can .. if you want to continue working there. A business that operates 24/7 has to have employees that are available to work when needed NOT based on their preference .. otherwise they will go out of business. If they force you to work the hours you don't want to you will just have to bite the bullet and do it if you want to work for them .. otherwise you will need to quit. My advice is just DO it .. be a team player and make sure you are known to be a team player .. tell your boss "you know that I prefer 1st shift but I will do anything I need to to help the company, and I hope that when it comes time to be considered for a promotion that I will be considered". If they are not forcing you to do this but are just looking for volunteers then approach this whatever way you feel.
In terms of the law .. the law says nothing that would protect you. Most states are "employment at will" which means that if you won't work the shifts that they need people to work they can let you go if they like ..and you are also free to quit ..that's why it's employment at will.
2006-10-09 19:32:18 · answer #1 · answered by MeInUSA 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If it's a volunteer proposal then you can't be made to do this, But also you have to also do what you are told to do by your supervisor,so if they tell you you have to then you more than like have no choice,but if they ask the whole department ,then unless you want to do this I don't think you would have to
2006-10-10 02:29:30 · answer #2 · answered by purpleaura1 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As you've said, your company is asking for volunteers. They can't force you to work.
Just because of overtime pay, I'm sure there will be volunteers.
2006-10-10 02:23:06 · answer #3 · answered by errant_hero 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
<>If they don't get volunteers, the next step is to assign someone to do it. Yes, they can do that. It should, however, be done on basis of seniority.
2006-10-10 02:26:16 · answer #4 · answered by druid 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋