Recently they added 2 new positions in which they were going to bring in 2 new people. Well for one position they hired somebody and the other position I offered to take if I got compensated for it. Well every since I have asked to be compensated for taking on this new position, they have turned the tables on me and said its now part of my job responsibilities, so they making me do it for free. They figured they could save some money but forcing me to do this. The other person they hired is doing the exact same job as me, but getting paid for it. I also am doing my initial job that I was hired to do. Should I contact a lawyer, or can a company make you do this?
2007-09-11 14:33:11 · 5 answers · asked by correydlittleton 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment ➔ Law & Legal
There are no laws against employers being jerks.
If you think you are being discriminated against because you are in a protected class, the Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission would be glad to hear from you. Actionable if due to gender, race, color, national origin, religion, or your age over 40.
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2007-09-11 14:39:28 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
You don't mention anything about the work load adding extra hours to your day, so you must have had a lot of free time before - in which case it is prudent of the company to fill that free time with productive work. Now once you have mastered this and shown your worth, ask for a raise and list the extra work you have taken on and the savings that it has been to the company as justification for more pay.
2007-09-11 22:46:15 · answer #2 · answered by justwondering 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can contact a lawyer , but he won't be able to do anything for you .
The company can do whatever they want with the job positions and assigned tasks ,
( unless it conflicts with your contract , What does your contract say ?)
If you do not have a contract , employment is considered 'at will' .
They are free to change how they want and you are free to resign if you do not feel the job is satisfactory .
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2007-09-11 21:44:38 · answer #3 · answered by kate 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What your employer did is not illegal. You are now part of the majority of the workforce who are currently doing the work of 2 or 3 employees. In this economy with all the down-sizing those who remain employed are stuck doing the work that our former co-workers did. It is a fact of life and there is nothing you can do about it. Be happy you are still employed.
2007-09-12 12:45:17 · answer #4 · answered by CatLaw 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you're a white male all you can do is quit.
2007-09-11 21:41:21 · answer #5 · answered by Yoho 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋