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Can my boss cut my hours as punishment?
Unfortunately, employers can typically reduce your hours since most employees are “hired at will,” which means that they aren’t covered by a formal contract or bargaining agreement and can be terminated, demoted or have their hour reduced at any time at the company’s discretion.
How do you deal with an employee that doesn’t show up?
5 Ways to Handle Employee No-Call, No-Shows
- Get a No-Call, No-Show Policy in Place. Install a policy within your employee handbook that outlines the guidelines for missing work.
- Enforce the Policy.
- Improve Your Scheduling Practices.
- Teach New Employees The Rules.
- Communicate with Your Employees.
Can my employer cut my hours and give them to someone else?
Assuming that you are an employee then your existing contract of employment can only be varied with the agreement of both parties. I would advise you to make it clear to your employer that you do not agree to any change in your hours and that you wish to remain on your current contract.
Can you be fired for being injured off the job?
Under Section 132a of the California Workers’ Compensation Code, it is illegal for an employer to fire an employee because of a work injury.
Can a nonexempt employee be asked to do work off the clock?
] Nonexempt employees who are covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act can’t be asked to do work off the clock. For instance, workers can’t be required to do prep work or clean up outside their paid shifts. What’s more, employers should be wary of any request to be paid in cash or off the books.
When do you have to pay overtime pay to nonexempt employees?
The Fair Labor Standards Act requires employers to pay nonexempt employees overtime pay when they exceed 40 hours of work in a single workweek. Some states have more restrictive laws on the books.
How long do you have to respond to time off requests?
Answer: There is no standard timeframe to respond to requests, but you should get back to your employees as quickly as possible. If you’ve already decided to approve or deny the request, subjecting an employee to an unreasonably long wait time can negatively affect his or her preparation and planning for time off.
What are some common questions about time off?
Let’s look at the answers to eight common questions about time off, which can help you resolve these frequent issues. Question 1: How much time off should new employees receive? Answer: Most companies give new employees 10 days of paid time off (PTO) a year.