I was hired part time by my current employer. I was told that after a few months I would become full time. He began scheduling me at least 30 hours for the first month, and in these last couple of weeks, has only been scheduling me under 10 hours.
Is this legal? I need many more hours than what I've been working in order to be able to afford my monthly expenses. I thought the more I'd work, the more hours I'd recieve. It seems to be moving in the opposite direction.
If you have an answers that hopefully involves legalities, please help me.
Thank you.
2007-12-02 12:18:52 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment ➔ Law & Legal
Yes....employment is voluntary...so is employing someone..
An employer may at will change your schedule, your hours and your rate of pay, unless you are covered by a contract.
He may demote you, transfer you, and even fire you as he wishes...unless in a manner which is illegal or discriminatory..
Never believe what you are told in an interview....either as the interviewer an interviewee......and only take as a promise what is given in writing.
Often time an employer would hire several people, promise them the moon, see who produces the most...cut the others hours, and promote the who did the best..
2007-12-02 12:30:40 · answer #1 · answered by Steve M 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This isn't the answer you want to hear. No, he can schedule you for whatever hours he needs you, or even not schedule you at all. I'd look for another job. You might talk to him first though, and ask if you can get additional yours.
2007-12-02 12:29:22 · answer #2 · answered by Judy 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is entirely legal. You are not guaranteed anything unless you have a employment contract or are in a union. I suggest looking for more suitable employment to meet your needs.
2007-12-02 12:27:25 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
depends on the state.in NY minimum is 3 hours on the schedule.call your labor board to find out about your state,time to find a new job.
2007-12-02 12:28:18 · answer #4 · answered by renee k 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is one of the dilemmas of part time work. If you need full time work, go look for another job.
2007-12-02 16:12:04 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is legal. He probably thought that things would be busier and he would need you full time. Look for another job to compensate. He is not breaking any laws.
2007-12-02 12:26:39 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋