I am a college student who works in a local restaurant. Recently, I was in an argument with a manager who told me that I didn't deserve a break after five hours of work. Since this altercation my work hours have went from 25+ per week to just now 4 hours. I have been removed from weekends and co-workers who ask off are not allowed to have me work for them. When they ask the manager, she replied "I cant let you switch with her and I can't tell you the reason why." I was told by a friend that this was illegal for hours to be cut for punishment reasons. This seems to be an on going trend at this restaurant. Please Help!
2007-03-10 15:20:50 · 8 answers · asked by Bob B 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
It depends if you work in a right to work state like Texas...if so, you are probably out of luck. If it is a corporate restaurant, you could perhaps lodge a complaint with the district manager, if it is privately owned, perhaps speak to the owner. Meanwhile, look for a new job...serving jobs are a dime a dozen, trust me. Also, if your manager bad mouths you to your new perspective employer(s), you could sue her.
2007-03-10 15:25:58 · answer #1 · answered by ♥austingirl♥ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree; sounds like they're trying to get you to quit. When I worked at a popular food chain, they did this to me, but I started going in on my own and putting in double shifts. The store manager didn't have the guts (I guess) to tell me to leave.
About being given less hours for punishment reasons, how will you prove that if it ever ends up in court, and that's what they rely on.
I was in good with some managers who talked freely around me. Apparently, if you are fired in some places, you can get worker's comp. That's why this food chain I worked for cut hours until the person quit.
2007-03-10 15:36:37 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you should file a charge with EEOC If you think it was discrimination in anyway. If not, write them a letter and tell them you are going to take this matter further if they don't grow up and give you your hours sooner. The reason they won't give you a reason is because they don;t want to tell you the truth so they can get into less trouble. If not, write them a severance package they can accept if you don;t take them to court. This sometimes scares the person into doing the right thing
2007-03-11 09:18:37 · answer #3 · answered by xxmilitarychikxx 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This guy is trying to push you into quitting. Unless the wages you are earning are better than you can get elsewhere, you might be happier moving on. Otherwise (if he has one), go to his boss and let him know what is going on.
2007-03-10 15:25:36 · answer #4 · answered by nostromobb 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it is perfectly legal. He's basically trying to get you to quit. There is NOTHING illegal about it at all. There is NO LAW that your employer must give you any time at all.
2007-03-10 15:47:23 · answer #5 · answered by cyanne2ak 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends on what state you work in. contat the abor board for that state and they an give the answer you need
2007-03-10 15:29:02 · answer #6 · answered by jedi1medic 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
if its a private restaurant, i think owner can do what he/she wants. sounds like they are trying to make you quit, so they won't have to pay you unemployment.
2007-03-10 15:26:06 · answer #7 · answered by atlas shrugged and so do i 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
arguing with the manager! Be glad he didn't fire you on the spot!
2007-03-10 16:01:52 · answer #8 · answered by Barry auh2o 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋