Can you get written up at work for?

Question

Today at work another store in the district called and wanted me to come work her shift at her store because she was sick. She had called everyone else at her store, and nobody could do it. I didn't want to work a 12+ hour shift. I told her no, she then got mad, said a few comments and hung up the phone on me.
When I got off the phone, my manager said in one of those phony *** voices, "What did you say to her?" Obviously, the lady at the other store, had asked her first and she refused. I told my manager, no I didn't want to work a 12+ hour shift. My manager then turned the the second in charge manger (the shift leader) and said, "You know we should start writing these KIDS up for not wanting to work."
Huh? First of all, can you do that? I don't think so. My manager seems to think I'm an idiot, and that I don't know the law.
Ok, so the question is, "Can you get written up at work for not wanting to work at another store?" Give me proof, so I can mail it out, and e-mail HER manager.

Answer 1

That is completely ridiculous!!! I would have said something back!!!! I hate how managers are so rude to people younger than them. First of all, you weren't scheduled, so why should you have to work. And I bet that you didn't sign anything that said that you would work whenever they wanted you to when you aren't scheduled. Good luck!

Answer 2

I know a lot about employment and what people do to get themselves fired.

This question really can't be answered correctly without knowing some additional information. When you applied, was there anywhere on the application that you had to indicate what shifts you would be willing to work and if you would be willing to travel? If not, then they would not have any real grounds to terminate your employment for this. If you are in an "at will" state, then they can fire you for whatever reason they want.

An important thing to remember though is that employer policy does not govern state law. i.e. in CA an Employer can fire someone for violating their drug policy when they admit to using medicinal marijuana. The state will then turn around and give that person unemployment benefits.

So, my basic advice is this, read through your employee handbook. Learn what it says about working for other stores without prior notice. Keep track of any situations like this in a journal or something. If you get terminated, you can use it to ensure that you can show your side and, at the very least, get unemployment while you look for a job with fewer idiots.

Answer 3

OK, I've been asked to work in other districts besides the one I was employed at and I just did it. I always found it fun and interesting to work in other locations. However, you have every right to decline. It may differ from state to state and from company to company. In my case, whenever a store called us for help at their store and no one on the staff agreed to work the shift it was up to someone on the Management Team to step up and cover that shift. As the support staff we were not under any obligation to serve the every needs of the all stores - that was on Management. At the same time, the company had the right to write us up and/or keep tabs on those on the support staff who were team players and agreed to go above and beyond to help out other locations and those who always declined the request.
In my opinion, without knowing all the details, you were right to decline as you did not work at that store and you were asked to cover the shift NOT told. But your manager was right to suggest writing you up because you declined a direct request from Management. Anyway, don't sweat it, you did nothing wrong. Hope this helps! Good luck.

Answer 4

When you accepted employment I would expect that on the paperwork you signed you agreed to work any shift and at any store. I would guess that you should have gone to the other store and worked there. Now you may lose your job over such a response.

Employment laws vary from state to state. In Nevada you would be in what is known as an "at will job" and could lose your job over refusing to cooperate. Go to google and research "fair labor laws" and read because this may be your only saving grace.

If you were my employ I would have said, you have two choices go or quit.

Answer 5

You weren't scheduled to work at that time so you are not responsible for someone calling in sick. Unless they can prove somewhere that you signed something saying you'll work whenever and wherever they want you too, you can say no. As for proof you might have to call the labour bored if you haven't already and ask them about what to do next. You can't be written up for that.

Answer 6

First of all, you weren’t scheduled to work, secondly, you were off. You must know that your rights are been violated. Get in touch with an attorney and sue the **** out that company.
I provably make some mistake on my spelling, sorry, because I am so mad to heard what you are experiencing.

Answer 7

they can require a medical certificate, (my job does) and if the certificate isn't supplied they definitely will write people up. But it does amaze me the amount of "sickies" some people pull, I rock up to work come hell or high-water and have at times been told, "go back home we will get someone else"

Wait a minute, they were wanting to write you up!?!?!? thats absurd!!! ask for a printed copy of your work conditions/ contract/ EBA whatever it is in your case, (its a legal requirement in Australia for them to be able to give it to you if you ask for it) that will contain the specifics of what they can and can't do, but I know my work EBA doesn't require us to have to do it because: not 1 week's notice on the shift, less then 10 hr break between shifts.

Answer 8

i hope u belong to a union but i don,t think they can write u up her comments should be reported 2 your union if u have 1