Does an employer have the right to change your schedule without notice
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Does an employer have the right to change your schedule without notice
I have worked for this company for 17
years and out of the blue they changed
my schedule from morning 7 am to 3pm to
3pm to 11 pm. That is a schedule that I
can’t do.
Asked on August 25, 2017 under Employment Labor Law, Georgia
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 6 years ago | Contributor
An employee's work schedule can be changed at any time for any reason. That in unless such a change has to due with some form of legally actionable discrimination or it violates the terms of an employment contract/union agreement. Otherwise, a company can set the conditions of employment much as it sees fit or deems appropriate. Therefore, unfortuantely while your situation appears to be unfair, it is legal.
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 6 years ago | Contributor
An employee's work schedule can be changed at any time for any reason. That in unless such a change has to due with some form of legally actionable discrimination or it violates the terms of an employment contract/union agreement. Otherwise, a company can set the conditions of employment much as it sees fit or deems appropriate. Therefore, unfortuantely while your situation appears to be unfair, it is legal.
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