Can my employer force me to work night shift?
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Can my employer force me to work night shift?
I am pharmacist and I was hired on last year for the day shift. For last 2 months I been working night shift and my boss did not even ask me. He told me that it was temporary but now that I requested to put be put back on the schedule as day shift he is not giving me any answer. Due to being on the night shift I am having health issues. Is there any legal step that I can take or can I contact HR?
Asked on January 3, 2012 under Employment Labor Law, Florida
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
The terms of an employment contract or union agreement would most probably cover such scheduling issues. Or possibly this situation is covered by an existing company policy? Also, is this action the result of some form of actionable discrimination or the like?.If so, you may have recourse under the law. However, if not, then I'm afraid that there really isn't much that you can do. While your treatment is seemingly unfair, it is legal. The fact is that an employer can set the terms and conditions of employment much as it sees fit (subject to the foregoing). And for their part, an employee can choose to work for an employer or not.
Your best bet now is to speak with HR and see what, if anything, you can work out regarding your scheduled hours.
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