Can my boss give my hours to other employes just because they want them?
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Can my boss give my hours to other employes just because they want them?
I’m a waitress at pizza hut i started about 3 months ago and until about a 2 weeks ago I was working 40 hours a week. Then 2 employee’s who only worked 10 hours a week because they have other jobs came back and wanted more hours so my boss gave them mine. Is this legal? Considering this is my only job and I have bills to pay ?
Asked on June 21, 2012 under Employment Labor Law, New Jersey
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
If you don't have a contract guarantying your hours, your employer may do this. Without a contract, you are an employee at will; an employer may terminate, suspend, reduce hours, change shifts, etc. of an employee at will at any time, for any reason--including that the employer wants to give the hours to other workers. Employees at will have almost no rights at work, and employers are not required to take your needs or financial situation into account.
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