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Working at a company in for approximately 2 years (straight days). Currently completing a temporary facility transfer at another location (working shift work) as per managements request for 6 weeks. My question is if in the near future if management ask me to do another temporary transfer what are my rights instead of being forced to comply with additional transfers?
Hello,
Employers retain a certain amount of flexibility in how they conduct their business. If the change to your working conditions is substantial, then the employer would need your consent to the change. If they change is not substantial, then they can simply make the change.
We are not convinced that a temporary change of 6 weeks of shift work in a different location is a substantial change that requires your consent. It may be the case if this was a permanent change or if you are put on a never-ending series of temporary transfers but that has not occurred yet.
That being said, open communication with your employer may be the best policy to find out what their intentions are and to explain what your concerns are.
Regards,
Lluc Cerda
Lawyer
Employers retain a certain amount of flexibility in how they conduct their business. If the change to your working conditions is substantial, then the employer would need your consent to the change. If they change is not substantial, then they can simply make the change.
We are not convinced that a temporary change of 6 weeks of shift work in a different location is a substantial change that requires your consent. It may be the case if this was a permanent change or if you are put on a never-ending series of temporary transfers but that has not occurred yet.
That being said, open communication with your employer may be the best policy to find out what their intentions are and to explain what your concerns are.
Regards,
Lluc Cerda
Lawyer