Can an employer cut your hours if you are not getting selling enough donations for a charity?
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Can an employer cut your hours if you are not getting selling enough donations for a charity?
I work at a grocery store and I am paid hourly. Our store is trying to gather donations for a charity which we do 2-3 times a year. Recently I was told that our hours will be based upon how many donations we sell. If we do not sell enough our hours will be cut. Is this legal for them to do? I realize that employers have much room when it comes to hours and hire/fire without explanation, however, can they start to base our hours upon charitable donations and that none of the profits go to our stores revenue?
Asked on June 12, 2012 under Employment Labor Law, Virginia
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
Yes, your employer may cut your hours, assuming you do not have an employment or union contract guarantying your hours, for not selling or otherwise accomplishing enough for store-sponsored charity. Without an employment contract, the company could terminate--or suspend, demote, reduce pay, reduce hours, etc.--any employee at any time, for any reason.
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