Is there a way to sue and employer for going overboard on "other duties assigned"?

Question

In my job tasks, it says at the end "other duties assigned". I have found over the past 4 years that means that when the small personnel office (3 employees) is closed due to staffing, I am the one that everone goes to for answers and assignments usually set up by the personnel department. I have also found that I am asked to make managerial decisions even by other managers in the division (I am an admin associate). I am asked to put in purchase orders and work orders (to maintenance dept) for over 6 locations that are not where I work, just because I know the system. These things are not listed in my original job duties, but my boss seems to think they are with the "other duties assigned". I am working up to 4 people's job sometimes. Help.

I appreciate everyone's response, but let me say again...I am doing a total of 4 people's salaried jobs, including my own. If there is a raise to be had, it will be their total salaries. If I do ask for a raise, then they will obsolete the other jobs and put it in my new tasks. I have been working OT 3 weeks out of every month to complete all the other assignments. And to those who think I am being a crybaby, obviously you sit at home and do not know the demands of a full time job ontop of other duties assigned to you. Being in a career, you cannot just quit your job, this is my livelihood.

I believe that if a contracted employee does outside work, they are compensated for it just like a painter or gutter installer or architect. Therefore, if I am asked to perform outside duties I should be compensated too. "Other duties assigned" should not include other people's salaried positions.

Answer 1

If you're ever, ever thinking of suing seriously the best person to talk with is a legal advisor. (an attorney) They can tell you how other cases have gone that are exact or similar to your own. They can also tell you whether or not you should sue at all. And if you shouldn't, they can let you know suggestions for other things to do. Sorry I couldn't answer you question all together. The only thing is I believe it would be unethical to try to answer this question, since I have no legal education.

Answer 2

In might be time to ask for a RAISE so that you feel compensated for these duties. Have your reviews for performance described how well you're doing in all these "assigned duties"? Start a notebook and journal your days so that you have an accurate record of everything you do. People that document themselves are given much more credence (believe ability) than someone who relies on their memories of an event. It looks to me like someone is taking advantage of you. Before you do ANYTHING you need to seek the opinion of an "employment attorney". It sounds like you would be hard to replace after 4 yrs, so there should be room to negotiate this situation to your satisfaction.
Another interesting question would be your job title....does it include the word "floater" to cover the other duties (4 People) that you are covering?
The managerial decisions also need more clarification as well; not only are you not being compensated for this but it seems like yours would be the first head to roll to the unemployment line if something happened....Those other managers would just defer to your direction without any hesitation.
Ok, until you get all this figured out....go to the yellow pages and look up a nice spa and make an appointment....be good to yourself....Best wishes....JIM

Answer 3

Don't think you can sue from what I know of labor laws, but I'm not a lawyer so you should as one for sure. There should be a free public legal service in your city that you can ask the question. Might be called Legal aid or something to that effect.

My recommendation is to find another job. From what you described it sounds like you're the resident gopher! Since you already have a job you can find a new one on your terms and not be in a rush to get work quickly. Carefully interview your new potential employer and ask every question you can think before taking the new position. You'll feel better about yourself and probably make more money!

Answer 4

Rather than decry being over worked, take a more proactive approach. List out all of the duties you have performed in the last three months. Set up an appointment with your superior and ask for a raise.

Catorgize the list in terms of level of importance to the organization as well as time consumed.

Make your case that you are worth more than your job title and level of compensation allow at this time. If he/she says no then take that list incorporate it into your resume and look for another job.

Making a legal argument against an employer for being overworked is going to be difficult and expensive

Answer 5

Your employer pays you to do the assigned duties that he asks of you - you cannot sue them because you don't like the duties. That's just childish to even think that way.

You can discuss the situation with your boss, discuss the increased responsibility you feel you are under and ask for compensation for the added work. Be adult about the situation, and be prepared for them not to offer any additional money and if you feel misused then by all means give your notice and move on to a job that you will be happier at.

Answer 6

You should probably quit and find a job you like before you get fired. Your "job" is to do what is expected of you, which might change day to day or even hour to hour. If you don't like that, you are free to go; if your employer doesn't like the way you do your job, THEY are free to let you go, too! Being given extra duties is a sign you are trusted. If your response to that is to ask if you "can sue", it is clearly badly misplaced trust! I'll bet you get fired, laid off, or promoted within the next six months, depending on how you react to the "other duties"...

Answer 7

Suck it up, buttercup. Those tasks are nowhere near "going overboard" when it comes to "other duties assigned". Pitching in when staff is low or when other people need help is a part of life, and a part of ANY job you take. Be flattered that you're being asked at all - it means they trust you can do the task, and do it well. What else would you be doing...sitting at your desk bitching about your job on Yahoo Answers? Get over it.

Answer 8

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Answer 9

You have the right to leave at anytime and they have the right to assign you any task you are capable of performing I suggest ask for a raise or move on.

Answer 10

Ask for a Raise, If denied give your two weeks