Can an employer force you to work off shift

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Can an employer force you to work off shift

I was hired 4 years ago as night LNA and eventually
was hired to work days. I have worked days for the
last 3 yrs I was just told that I have to work Monday
night which I normally work Monday thru Friday. I am
to flex between days and night

Asked on September 16, 2016 under Employment Labor Law, Vermont

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 such a schedule change? Does this change constitute some form of legally actionable discrimination (which it does not appear to)? If not, then a company is free to change an employee's shifts and any other term of employment much as it sees fit. Unfortunately, your options are to either comply and work the new hours, complain/refuse to do so but risk termination, or quit.


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