My boss is trying to tell me that this week-long training class is mandatory. He said that if I don't take it, I won't get my raise or gain-sharing (basically, a bonus). They're not offering it, though, on the shift I work. Problem is, I work another job and go to school - I work 55 hours a week between both jobs and am a full-time student (16 credit hours). I only sleep 5 hours a night as it is. I was told by my boss that if I couldn't come in on the shift they want me to, he'd have to call the district manager about it and "it will be bad." He actually suggested I take off work at my other job, or use my spring break week so I can come in. Problem is, I don't get "unpaid time off" at my other job...and I've had plane tickets for three weeks for my spring break, to visit some friends.
Can they legally require this? Can they really threaten (and follow through?) to not give me my yearly raise? They want it done by the end of March. This is ridiculous!
2007-02-26 21:15:28 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
I work an assigned shift; not like Target or something where I'm scheduled. It's completely impossible to work a different shift even if I want to. To change, you have to fill out a bunch of paperwork and request a shift change, then sit on a waiting list.
2007-02-27 04:15:51 · update #1
I work an assigned shift; not like Target or something where I'm scheduled. It's completely impossible to work a different shift even if I want to. To change, you have to fill out a bunch of paperwork and request a shift change, then sit on a waiting list.
2007-02-27 04:16:11 · update #2
Unfortunately the answer to your question is YES. Your employer can require you to work what ever hours he wants to unless you have a written contract stating that you will only be required to be available at certain times. That is the bad part of having a job, sometimes it gets in the way of life. You are going to have to decide what your priorities are and if you are willing to risk your job for your other job or spring break trip. It is sounding like you will no longer be employed by this company if you do not follow through with their training schedule. If it were me, I would be brushing up my resume and looking for other employment since this company sounds like a lousy place to work anyway.
2007-02-26 21:24:53 · answer #1 · answered by T 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell your boss you feel the need to take the required training, but that you cannot work the requested shift. Ask if there is a paper or online version of what's to be taught (it can be done!!!). If he threatens to get the district manager, then have your boss do that. Go higher up, if necessary, because someone will be mature about this and give you the training through an alternate source
2007-02-26 21:21:15 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes they can require you to obtain the training on the shift they make it available if you wish to receive your raise. When you boss told you he'd have to call the district manager about it and "It will be bad" could possibly be telling you that you will be terminated if you do not take this training.
2007-02-26 21:25:03 · answer #3 · answered by don n 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
appears like they're attempting to maintain your interest skills sharp so as which you would be able to proceed producing for them. training may well be addressing secure practices subject concerns, and so on. whether you would be compensated. If not, locate the thank you to comprise it on your taxes next 365 days.
2016-10-16 21:09:50 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hi,
i regret to say that they are within their rights to ask you to take this training but they can't force you to. but it appears as if will have a negative impact on your job if you don't. it's just one week. i would do it if i were you.
2007-02-26 21:29:43 · answer #5 · answered by Sandra Dee 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋