can my employer force me to work at a higher paying job?
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can my employer force me to work at a higher paying job?
I am a RN employed at Eagleville Hospital where there are rwo levels of
nursing. One level pays more than the other. I was hired at the lower level
and do not wish to ‘move up’. Can they force me to do this. Also a member
of PASNAP.
Asked on November 19, 2016 under Employment Labor Law, Pennsylvania
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 8 years ago | Contributor
Unless you have protection under the terms of your union contract (or any employment agreement that you my have), your hospital can set the terms of your work much as it sees fit. This includes mandating a promotion. Accordingly, absent legally actionable discrimination, you can be made to accept this job change and, if you don't, you can be terminated.
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