What do I do if my employer is requiring me to use PTO for college courses but previous people have received accommodations?
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What do I do if my employer is requiring me to use PTO for college courses but previous people have received accommodations?
In my position I’m required to be available to be scheduled as needed on a week-by-week basis. My position is called a float. Previous people in my position have attended college courses while in this position. I’ve asked my employer if they could accommodate my 2 shifts a week that my classes would make me unavailable. My usual schedule would not be affected by more than 2 hours a week. After speaking with others who have been in this position they have been accommodated without hassle. Several co-workers feel that I’m being targeted after other actions they have seen from our supervisors. Is there something I can do about this? I do have documented proof of this as well.
Asked on May 7, 2018 under Employment Labor Law, Iowa
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 6 years ago | Contributor
Unless your treatment is the result of legally actionable discrimination (i.e. is based on your race, religion, age (over 40), disability, nationality or gender), then you can be treated differently from your co-workers. The fact is that not all employees need be reated the same or even fairly. Accordingly, absent an employment or union agreement to the contrary, a company can set the conditions of work much as it sees fit.
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 6 years ago | Contributor
Unless your treatment is the result of legally actionable discrimination (i.e. is based on your race, religion, age (over 40), disability, nationality or gender), then you can be treated differently from your co-workers. The fact is that not all employees need be reated the same or even fairly. Accordingly, absent an employment or union agreement to the contrary, a company can set the conditions of work much as it sees fit.
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