Can my boss change my job description without changing my salary?

Question

I have an *** as a boss, who is used to having a PA. He doesn`t have one in this role and he`s trying to force on me things that aren`t on my job description. I talked and talked several time about this and he implied i wasn`t flexible and that my job description doesn`t mean anything. If i want, he can change it so that it `reflects` the reality better. But i haven`t agreed to this job as Project Coordinator so that i can do his invoices, send personal gifts on his behalf, clean offices of fired personnel, etc.
I said that i wanted more money, but he just laughed. I talked to the HR, but nothing happened. I`ve been in this firm for only 6months, i am not sure if quitting would be good bef. 1year, but my `job` is really putting me down.
Any advice?

Answer 1

Your boss can't change your job description without you agreeing, but at the bottom of most job descriptions, it says something like "and any other duties within reason", i.e. your boss can ask you to do a few things on top of your regular job - and why shouldn't he? Not every type of responsibility can be noted in a job description, however, some of his requests are a bit rediculous. You could go above your bosses head and complain to his boss if you don't like it, but unless you really like the job, it's not worth it. If your boss is seen as unsuccessful across the company, then you can just refuse to do the sillier things that he's asking, but if he is generally as successful, you will be seen as a poor employee for doing this.

Generally, if you don't like the job or him, I'd suggest you stay for a year so that it doesn't look bad on your CV, but use this as an opportunity to chill out. Don't work rediculously hard, do leave work on time and if that means that you can't do all the work that your boss wants you to do, tell him it's too much work for one person and that's why it's not in your job description. In the meantime, get your CV bang up to date and a list of useful recruitment consultancies ready so that when you've done a year, you can move on immediately.

Answer 2

I work at the Outback Steakhouse- Management is always trying to get us to do stuff thats not in our job description. Sometimes I will be nice and comply-- but most times I tell them to go f--k themselves, and theres really nothing they can do otherwise. If this helps---> If I am injured in the workplace doing something other than my job description, they have no obligation to compensate me. Consult the CONTRACT you signed when you were hired--- if said tasks isnt there, you have no obligation to do them... for the good of the company or otherwise.

Answer 3

What if he changed it to add 3 pages of added responsibilities as well as the inclusion of a master's degree preferred statement? It is drastically different. He also has sexually harassed me and I complained to HR, so believe this is retaliation. I am also a single female over the age of 40 in IL.

Answer 4

You boss can change your job description at any time, and has no obligation to pay you more.

You can quit and go to another job if you aren't satisfied with the conditions of your current job.

Answer 5

If you can get a better job with better conditions and you are sure that same thing will not happen there you can say quits otherwise it is better to stay and make a room for yourself in the organization.

Answer 6

unless you have an employment contract, which seems doubtful, he can change your job's duties any way he thinks desirable [as long as the new ones are legal].

start looking for a new job immediately. his power has gone to his head.

Answer 7

Yes he can... If you don't like it... then get another job... it is THAT simple.

I'll just bet this is your first real job.

Answer 8

if it's legal and safe and you are trained or know how to do it, he can have tou do whatever he wants to.
Welcome to the real world.

Answer 9

Yes, and you can quit.