Can a school district reassign an administrator but refuse to alter a contract that does not match the new job reassignment?

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Can a school district reassign an administrator but refuse to alter a contract that does not match the new job reassignment?

I was a HS asst. principal. I was reassigned as an interim JH principal which came with a stipend and additional contract days. after issuing me a 2-year administrator contract as a principal, I was reassigned to an elementary school AP. The district has refused to alter my contract, so I am the only elementary AP working principal contract days. Is this legal?

Asked on June 14, 2012 under Employment Labor Law, Texas

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SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 11 years ago | Contributor

There is no way to generally answer your question or answer it in the abstract. In the absence of an employment contract or union agreement, an employer may reassign an employee at will, and may modify his/her duties, days worked, compensation, etc. However, if there  is an employment or union contract, its terms will control. In regards to contracts, their specific language is critical--contracts mean what they say, no more and no less. If you have a contract, which is what it sounds like from your question, bring it to an employment law attorney to review with you, to understand your rights under it.


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