can an employer legally transfer you to a different location without your consent?

Question

company has multiple locations. i am being forced to work at a different location further from home.

facts only please, not opinions. can they legally?

Answer 1

They cant force you. Involuntary servitude is illegal under the constitution. They can OFFER, and you can REJECT the employment offer. You may limit your rights by rejecting their offer, but on the other hand, there's no law anywhere that says an employer has to keep you employed forever.

You might find out if your employer might help you in finding a new job where you are (counseling), if you don't plan to move with them. Best of luck.

Answer 2

Unless you have a union contract that says they can't, yes they can. The practice of signing your work schedule is just a formality proving that you were notified, not something legally required. An employer tells you when to work, you don't just get to tell them when you want to work. If the union contract says you aren't subject to reduced hours, and the city is reducing your hours, then the union should go to bat on this - that's why you pay them all those dues. But given the shape many states and cities are in these days, a judge might overturn the agreement.

Answer 3

when a company is transferred to a different location you have to either follow or resign, but no he can't "make " you follow without your consent.

Answer 4

It is not without your consent.... you go to the new location or to a new job.... it's your choice.

Answer 5

Your position in the company can be assigned wherever the company dictates...whether you follow is up to you...
your position can be eliminated as well...