My employer changed my work schedule and increased my hours when I returned from maternity leave. Are they allowed to do this?
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My employer changed my work schedule and increased my hours when I returned from maternity leave. Are they allowed to do this?
Asked on June 15, 2009 under Employment Labor Law, Pennsylvania
Answers:
J.M.A., Member in Good Standing of the Connecticut Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 14 years ago | Contributor
I am a lawyer in CT and practice in this area. You are an employee at will. that means that you can be fired for good bad or no reason at all. However, the employer is not allowed to discriminate against you. If the employer wants to increase your hours they can do that. you have the choice not to work under those terms or negotiate for better terms. If you tink your employer is trying to get rid of you, then you need to evaluate that. He is not allowed to take these actions if the purpose is to get rid of you becasuse you are a woman. If you believe this is the case, you need to hire a lawyer and decide if you want to continue working for this company.
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