What can full time employees do about losing their usual 40 hours a week to 30 for just one week?

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What can full time employees do about losing their usual 40 hours a week to 30 for just one week?

I work for a major retail company and the market manager wants to reduce full time hours to 30 hours for just one week when we have always had 37.5 to 40 hours a week. What can associates do to make up for lost time/wages?

Asked on June 17, 2009 under Employment Labor Law, California

Answers:

B. B., Member, New Jersey Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 14 years ago | Contributor

There probably isn't anything that can be done, unless you have a contract (such as a union CBA).  Otherwise, you're employed "at will," meaning the employer doesn't need to have a reason for a layoff or firing.  So that, in turn, means they can cut your hours like this, they don't need a reason, and it's legal.

You'll just have to hope some overtime opportunities come along soon.  The employer probably did this to avoid having to lay someone off.


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