Forcing me to work outside my contracted hours.

KaosLisa_2

Hey All,

I'm looking for a bit of advice about a phone call I just recieved from my job.

My assistant manager just rung me informing me that I HAVE to work this Wednesday night til 9:30pm when my contract ends at 8pm.

My intial reaction was to refuse this as I have university the following day in the morning, but I was then told I have no choice and that I HAVE to work it.

I asked to be transfered to my manager then who also told me I have to work due to a Sale being decided last minute and it states in my employee handbook that I have to be flexible around sale time, but surely they are not allowed to give me less than 2 days noticed and surely they cannot force me to work??

Any advice would be greatly appriciated.

Thanks

zzzLazyDaisy

How long have you worked for this company? If it is less than a year, you have few employment rights. Is it worth losing your job over?

As far as your specific question is concerned - if your contract states that the employee handbook forms part of your contract, and the handbook states that you are required to work flexible hours around sale time, then they are not in fact asking you to work more than your contracted hours.

But the first and main question is are you prepared to put your job at risk?

KaosLisa_2

I have worked for the company for a year and nearly 5 months.

To be honest right now I think I want out of there as soon as possible. Im sick of the way they treat people and after thinking about it today, I'm pretty sure I'm going to be handing my notice in.

cali_

Only if they are willing to pay for u getting home. But no they cant force people. U could have other commitments. And even if ur handbook says that, they have to give u good notice. Not surprised u want to leave.

DVardysShadow

KaosLisa wrote: »

I have worked for the company for a year and nearly 5 months.

To be honest right now I think I want out of there as soon as possible. Im sick of the way they treat people and after thinking about it today, I'm pretty sure I'm going to be handing my notice in.

Don't get out of this by handing your notice in, just tell them 'No' and let them deal with it. It is not you asking them, it is them asking you. Being flexible does not mean being on tap.

Sharon87

If they ask you something like this refuse and say you've already made plans. Then tell them next time you need more notice to work extra.

cally6008

Think of it as overtime and think how handy the money will be coming up to xmas. Personally I think 2 days notice is ample notification and dont see a problem with it.

You do a favour for them and help them out ..... they'll think more favourable towards you the next time you need time off for dentist/doctor/kids or whatever.

juliescot

They can ask and you can refuse.

Is it a big issue for you to refuse really?
Would it mean overtime?

If you actually were going out what would you say to them?

pinkshoes

Tell them you already have plans, so can't do it, but if they're paying double time, then you'll consider dropping your plans.

ohreally

KaosLisa wrote: »

it states in my employee handbook that I have to be flexible around sale time

What's their definition of flexible, being dictated to?

woody01

Sorry but some of the answers here makes it obvious why so many unemployed (or unemployable) people come to these forums.
Take a bit of pride in your work. That doesnt mean you have to be at their beck and call. It just means that you need to realise how lucky you are to work in the forst instance.

If i said no all the time i went over my 8hours a day/40 hours per week, i wouldn't be doing the job i am now.

Its a job.
Its 90 minutes.
Big deal!

Just work it.