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I work in a supermarket, recently my boss told me that I havent been working hard enough, But I always finish the work im assigned to do. I have another part time job plus a ft school, and my boss is aware of this. They said they are going to change my job within the store, Are they allowed to do this without giving me a reason? Also even though I work another girl in my department, I am the blame for everything. they even said I took by the arm so that we will do the work together instead of seperately. I know it doesnt sound very important but they talk down to me. I feel as if Im not wanted to work there, i've been working for 5 years with this company and i dont know how to react to their attidue towards me. Thanks again
1 answer | asked Mar 1, 2005 3:37 PM [EST] | applies to New York
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Unless you have a union, you would be an employee at will. If you are an employee at will, an employer may legally act in an arbitrary way.
So, you may believe you are doing a good job, and by objective measures you may be doing well. But, if the employer wants more from you, the employer is entitled to demand more from you.
It may be unfair for the employer to blame you for whatever problems come up. But if you are an employee at will, an employer may legally blame you for whatever, no matter how unfair.
Again, unless you are unionized, you have very few rights. And in determining whether you have any additional rights, the key question to ask is, "Why is this happening?" If your answer is, "I don't know," you really have no additional rights. If you can come up with a definite answer, you may have additional rights, but not necessarily so.
posted by David M. Lira | Mar 2, 2005 09:57 AM [EST]
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