However, I been there for 7 months now. They just announced that I`ve got to change to a different shift, which messes up my home-life and childcare. If I dont do it, they said I can take a walk... Are they legally able to do this ??
2007-10-18 04:45:20 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Unless you have a contract that states otherwise, they certainly can.
2007-10-18 04:49:26 · answer #1 · answered by jurydoc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are employed via an employment agency then the company you're working for can change the details of the job at any time. They are paying the agency, not you, so it's up to the agency to provide someone who fits their requirements, not the other way round.
If you are employed directly by this company, it may be a bit more complicated - you would need to check the terms of your contract. But generally there will be all sorts of get-out clauses which allow them to change things like this. As you're temporary, it probably also allows them to terminate your employment at any time without needing to provide a reason.
This is the downside of being a temp.
2007-10-18 15:54:59 · answer #2 · answered by heleni 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unfortuantely until you have been with your present employer for a minimum of twelve months you are not a protected employee. Protected employees cannot be unfairly dismissed unless there is a fair reason.
You do need to check the terms of your employment by reading your statement of terms - there may be a clause which enables your employer to change your working pattern with short notice and with no recourse by you.
If you do decide that you are no longer able to work for your present employer you are entitled to all your contractual rights. They must pay you up to date, pay you any monies outstanding to you in lieu of notice, any holiday pay etc.
There is one final issue which may apply. If you have a child under the age of 6 or if you are a carer, I think that your employee must take these circumstances into account and you can ask for more favourable hours. However, I think this is only a discretion and your employer may refuse any request you make if it cannot accommodate your request.
2007-10-18 16:07:12 · answer #3 · answered by Shelby P 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. You are a temporary employee and are there to fill any job they offer you. Here in Arkansas, that is the norm more than anything else. It is your choice on keeping the job or moving on.
2007-10-18 12:09:04 · answer #4 · answered by sensible_man 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes unless your contract states differently. Take a look at your contract.
2007-10-18 11:54:43 · answer #5 · answered by Mr Abba 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋