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Can a Employer force you to learn other departments job?

I first applied to my company for the RMA Department position, but now my
employer wants me to learn warehouse just in case if they need a person for
backup. They have been doing this multiple times, and I have had worked in the
accounting department and also few others. Is it legal for them to do this?

Asked on May 7, 2016 under Employment Labor Law, California

Answers:

M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 7 years ago | Contributor

Do you have an employment contract or union agreement that prohibits this action? Is it against company policy? Does your treatment in some way constitute some form of legally actionable discrimination? If not, then as an "at will" employee, your company can set the terms and conditions of the workplace much as it sees fit. This includes requiring an employee to learn jobs in other dpeartments. At this point, you can comply with this mandate, complain and risk termination or quit.


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