I work at a indoor racing company as a cashier. They gave us a sheet of what our duties are when we got hired. We're opening up in a new place tomorrow and they're making us go in and clean and bleach and basically act as their *****. Usually we do clean up after parties but why do we have to set up and prepare a whole kitchen?? I don't understand this. Shouldn't I have a right not to be fired if I don't want to do this. I didn't sign up to set up a whole company, just as the damn cashier!
2007-12-04 15:26:16 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
also, they're telling us to come in NOT in work uniform to do this when they told us we ALWAYS have to wear uniform at the job. soooo??
2007-12-04 15:37:46 · update #1
Management can assign you whatever work they wish, as long as you're paid for your time.
You can decline to perform whatever work you wish, as the risk of being fired for insubordination.
2007-12-04 16:55:13 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is a close call, in my opinion. The fact that you have performed "cleaning" duties in the past ("We do clean up after parties...") sets a bit of a precedent as to what is expected of you in your position. And as Katey said above, since your job doesn't sound like a management or specialized professional position, it may have included a broad statement that you be expected to do other various tasks as requested. Check the job description and employment manual for help.
2007-12-04 23:40:37 · answer #2 · answered by Mimi 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
In job descriptions, it typically states "other duties as assigned" or something to that effect. That phrase has been on every single job description that I have ever received.
They are paying you to perform this task, correct? And it is done inside your normal working hours, right? If you answered "yes" to both of these answers, then it IS a part of your job. If you don't like it, then leave.
When I was a manager (I now own my own business), the phrase I absolutely HATED was "It's not my job."! If instructed, as long as it isn't illegalor unethical, it IS your job - do it!
2007-12-04 23:35:24 · answer #3 · answered by volleyballchick (cowards block) 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
If you need the job there's not a whole lot you can do. You could lobby for more help so that the cleaning goes more quickly, or if you work hard you could ask for a raise because of your more extensive and dreary responsibilities. If they need YOU around though then you could set more conditions for yourself and work more on your terms. Otherwise, just get a job somewhere else.
2007-12-05 00:00:14 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
If you really don't want to do it but you do like your job then just call in sick. Otherwise find another job and tell your current employers that you feel that your being taken advantage of. I would assume that deep cleaners would get payed a higher wage than a cashier.
2007-12-04 23:37:25 · answer #5 · answered by Spoonfull of Sugar 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Generally there is a statement of "Other duties as assigned". If you don't like it- quit and find another job.
2007-12-04 23:30:02 · answer #6 · answered by KD 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
It's a job. You are paid to work. If you don't want to work, Quit. It's not a democracy. And it ain't your moma asking. It's your boss.
2007-12-05 04:21:55 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The employer is what's called the "boss".
That means he gets to tell you what to do, and if you say "No" he can fire you "for cause" which means you get no unemployment.
Richard
2007-12-04 23:43:03 · answer #8 · answered by rickinnocal 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
IT'S NOT YOUR JOB!!
It's your boss's job.
Don't want it? Leave!
You do not get to make the rules.
What if your boss "didn't feel the NEED to pay you"?
2007-12-04 23:52:19 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
act as their what?
and if you don't want to do it. don't. but be prepared to look for another job.
2007-12-04 23:30:30 · answer #10 · answered by nomames 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋