Can my employer fire me for changing my availability?
Can my employer fire me for changing my availability?
They could just get another part-time worker with more flexible availability. Your employer can indeed fire you, however, or simply cut your hours, because there’s no earthly reason for someone else to have to change their schedule to accommodate yours.
Can you be fired for lack of availability?
Yes it is perfectly legal to terminate an employee that is not available to work when the employer needs them to work.
Can you change your work availability?
As a rule of thumb, let your employer know about your change in availability as soon as you know yourself. Oftentimes, your employer expects 30 days’ notice for major scheduled events that affect your availability, such as a surgery or a trip planned far in advance.
How do you ask for change of work schedule?
How to request a schedule change at work
- Determine exactly what you’re requesting.
- Understand what kind of request is appropriate and realistic for your company.
- Schedule a meeting with your manager.
- State your case.
- Set clear expectations.
- If approved, transition as professionally as possible.
How much notice is required for a schedule change?
Employers must provide employees with prompt notice of any schedule changes. Schedule changes can occur in a smaller than a 14-day window. Most scheduling laws require at least a 24-hour notice, however. There are also tiers based on if the notice is at least 1 day or at least 7 days advance notice.
Can an employer make you stay past your scheduled time?
There is nothing illegal about an employer requiring you to stay past your scheduled shift. However, if you are a non-exempt employee (entitled to overtime), you must be paid for this extra time
How many absences does Walmart allow?
Currently, hourly workers can miss up to 9 days every six months for unexpected absences. Walmart is cutting that to 5 under the new policy, which will take effect this weekend. The policy around vacation days is not changing