we are having a new pay scheme at my workplace and my employer is trying to make me accept a job description that does not reflect the job i do. They are trying to cut down on job descriptions so I am being lumped in to another job description, however both jobs are as different as chalk and cheese. I believe they are doing this so as in the future they can say i have to do the other job as it states so in the new job description. I can not do this job as i am not trained to do so. Am I in my rights to refuse this as i have a signed contract and job description. I want a job description that reflects what i do.
2007-10-11 08:44:52 · 7 answers · asked by carlosos 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
If you have a contract that spells out your job description, you do have a right to refuse the new job description. It sounds like the company is in trouble and trying to combine jobs under each person's responsibility. Can you go in and discuss this with your boss, that you do not feel comfortable adding on those assignments which you are not qualified for?
You might want to check with the labor board or with an attorney who specializes in labor/contract law if you get nowhere else with the conflict.
This is much too complex for the general public to help you with, perhaps. I would seek an attorney's opinion. Not just any attorney (I had one read a contract for me, and later, the contract lawyer asked me if the first lawyer was even a lawyer at all, his judgment was so poor.)
You can always call the Dept of Labor in your state for advice.
2007-10-11 08:52:42 · answer #1 · answered by sweetstlouiswoman 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are in the US, you are emplyed at-will.
They can let you go for any reason or no reason at all, and you can quit for any reason or no reason at all.
What kind of company stil has "detailed job descriptions" in this day and age of continual re-training.
Oh yeah about not being trainded for part of it?
Did it ever occur to you to ask if you will get training for the new responsibilities?
Serisously, how hard could these jobs be if they have detailed job descriptions? You can learn the new job!
Or you are free to quit at any time!
2007-10-11 08:54:12 · answer #2 · answered by Barry C 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Don't sign it until your employer changes your job description to what it should be. If you do sign it, they would have every right to make you do that job, whether you are capable of doing it or not. You are within your rights to refuse to sign it.
2007-10-11 08:48:51 · answer #3 · answered by Mama2Mara 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As it was not part of the original contract and you have not signed a new one then I do not think it legal, I'm just studying Contract Law at Uni and it seems like they are in breach of the contract, you should look more into the matter and pressure the union to actually take some action.
2016-05-21 22:53:04 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There may be plans of cross- training or new training. Wait, if you like where you are (ie: pay, environment, etc). When the "dust settles," if you're not happy, "move along little doggie." Make sure you have something to move to, if possible, before you leave, if it comes to that.
2007-10-11 08:51:05 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
YOU CAN REFUSE BUT DON'T LOOK TO GET YOUR CONTRACT RENEWED. OR LEARN THE OTHER JOB AND GO WITH THE NEW JOB DESCRIPTION.
2007-10-11 08:50:08 · answer #6 · answered by Loren S 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
stop asking this, please. i hate these stuffs!
sorry!
well probably talk to ur empliyer abt this. or if in the UK, talk to Citizens advice bureau. they will help u!
2007-10-11 08:48:43 · answer #7 · answered by wonderful 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋