Is there anything I can do to dispute my boss’s practices?

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Is there anything I can do to dispute my boss’s practices?

I worked part-time for a year and a half. A couple of months ago, I got moved to full-time. Then, 2 weeks ago, she suddenly cut me to part-time with no warning and dropped my hours tremendously for the following week. Now, for next week’s schedule, I’m not even written to come in. The only

Asked on September 6, 2017 under Employment Labor Law, Mississippi

Answers:

M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 7 years ago | Contributor

Unfortunately, unless this action violates the terms of an employment contract or union agreement, it is legal. The fact is that absent some form of legally actionable discrimination, a company can set the conditions of employment much as it sees fit. This includes decreasing work hours/pay, suspension, termination, etc. for any reason or no reason at all, with or without notice.


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