What are my rights regarding a shift change?
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What are my rights regarding a shift change?
I work a 10/6 pm shift as a nurse. However, recently my employer changed my schedule from a 4 on/2 off rotation to 3 on/1 off rotation. This leaves me with no real time for appointments, family, rest., etc. I submitted in writing to my supervisors that this schedule was unacceptable to me.
Asked on October 1, 2015 under Employment Labor Law, Texas
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 9 years ago | Contributor
Unfortunately, it doesn't matter if it is "unacceptable" to you--your employer has no legal obligation to take employee needs, preferences, etc. into account. While you are free to ask for your preferred shift, they do not have to accommodate you, and can instead assign you to any shift they choose. If you do not or will not work the assigned shift, you may be terminated. This is part of what "employment at will" means.
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