Can my new employer change my work schedule in a way that violates my employment contract
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Can my new employer change my work schedule in a way that violates my employment contract
Started a new job on Monday that included in my employment contract a four day schedule and allowed working at home. New Link Destination
day I was informed that I had to work five days and no work at home becuase my written agreement included a ‘subject to change’ clause. Do I have any recourse other than to resign? I terminated my former position last week to accept this job based on the agreed to schedule.
Asked on October 19, 2017 under Employment Labor Law, Michigan
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 6 years ago | Contributor
If the agreement did not have a "subject to change" clause, they could not alter or change it without your consent or agreement. But if the agreement contains a clause or provision that allows the employer to change it, then they can: they can do what the contract allows them to do by its plain terms.
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