I work at the second largest outlet center in the world. During holidays, as large as the parking lot is, the hundreds of employees that work at the outlet center are required to park about 5 miles away at a train station. If we park at the outlet center, our cars are towed asap. We are, however, provided with buses that constantly pick us up and drop us off.
HOWEVER, the buses at times can get stuck in traffic for up to an hour, and we sometimes wait for about 30 minutes for a bus to pick us up. This is frustrating, especially when we have to sit in traffic again to drive home. A security guard watches our cars, but I often catch him or her sleeping.
Yes, I am happy to have a job that pays me decent, but it is frustrating to go through all of the inconvenience.
Is what the outlet center doing a violation of any type of workers rights?
Where can I find out more information?
2007-05-29 06:11:27 · 6 answers · asked by :-) 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
The outlet center does not have to provide you with ANY parking OR transportation. The outlet center is not in violation of ANY federal employment laws. They are doing you a favor. I suggest you get up a half hour earlier and get to the parking lot a half hour earlier.
2007-05-29 06:35:24 · answer #1 · answered by cyanne2ak 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it is not a violation. They are catering to the customers, which is the way it should be. It's not like they are making you walk the 5 miles. If you know that traffic is a problem, get to the station an hour before your shift starts if it is at a peak time. I used to work in a casino and we had to park away from the casino on the busy nights and they had buses pick us up too.
2007-05-29 13:16:01 · answer #2 · answered by Ryan's mom 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sorry it sounds to me like they are doing everything they can and aren't violating any laws. At least your employer provides you with parking. I worked at a bank without a parking lot. We had to park 2 miles away and they didn't provide transportation. I now work for a major university now and I have to pay $50 a month to park. Count your blessings.
2007-05-29 13:18:47 · answer #3 · answered by Mandy43110 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, unfortunately, the outlet center is within their rights. They own the property and they can refuse you parking anywhere on their property.
There are no rights being violated here, unfortunately. Good luck.
2007-05-29 13:14:45 · answer #4 · answered by Scotty Doesnt Know 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No violations here. If you are uncomfortable with the program then you should quit and work somewhere else.
2007-05-29 13:21:44 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I do not think your rights are being violated. I think you should be happy you have a job and that it pays you "decent."
2007-05-29 13:16:40 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋