Legal Question in Business Law in California

Can an employer change your schedule at any time without informing you?


Asked on 6/21/11, 10:44 pm

4 Answers from Attorneys

Michael Stone Law Offices of Michael B. Stone Toll Free 1-855-USE-MIKE

The employer had better inform you, or how are you going to know when and where to report? Outside of public and union employment, your rights are extremely limited or nonexistent.

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Answered on 6/21/11, 11:12 pm

Employers have the right to set and change hours and pay at any time for any reason, as long as the pay minimum wage, overtime when required by law, and give legally mandated breaks. They also cannot reduce pay for work already done. That's it. I agree with Mr. Stone, however, that it would make no sense for an employer to change your schedule and not tell you. How would they get you to be at work when they want you if they don't tell you?

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Answered on 6/21/11, 11:37 pm
Shawn Jackson The Jackson Law Firm, P.C.

Yes, pretty much on the assumption that you are an "employee at will" and do not have any type of verbal or written employment contract and do not have any union rights...and a little "notice" would be nice on the assumption that your employer values your contribution. Please keep in mind in today's world, as an employee, you are always "applying for your job" so you will want to develop a strategy to impress your boss at any opportunity you can.

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Answered on 6/22/11, 7:33 am
Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

The employer is entitled to set and change hours, duties, titles, compensation, benefits, leaves, vacations, holidays, policies, rules, etc. just not retroactively.

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Answered on 6/22/11, 11:08 am


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