How many consecutive days in a row can an employer work?
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How many consecutive days in a row can an employer work?
My job recently changed along with my schedule. Currently, the company uses a rotation whereby associates can determine what days they will be off for the coming weeks. I was on a set schedule and was told that I would not get the current rotation like the rest. I was guaranteed 1 weekend off a month and no more than 6 days straight. However, after my upcoming weekend off, I am scheduled for 8. I’m not sure if this is a labor or legal issue.
Asked on September 6, 2019 under Employment Labor Law, Louisiana
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 4 years ago | Contributor
Does this action violate the terms of an employment contract or union agreement? Does it in some way constitute some form of legally actionable discrimination (i.e. is it due to your race, religion, nationality, gender, age (40+) or disability)? If not, then you have no claim here. The fact is that most work reltionships are "at will". This means that a buiness can set the conditions of employment much as it sees fit. Accordingly, your schedule change is legal, even if you are not being treated the same as your co-workers.
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 4 years ago | Contributor
Does this action violate the terms of an employment contract or union agreement? Does it in some way constitute some form of legally actionable discrimination (i.e. is it due to your race, religion, nationality, gender, age (40+) or disability)? If not, then you have no claim here. The fact is that most work reltionships are "at will". This means that a buiness can set the conditions of employment much as it sees fit. Accordingly, your schedule change is legal, even if you are not being treated the same as your co-workers.
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