Legal Question in Business Law in Maryland

I am currently working for a well known retail company for over 5 years now. I have been in the same position, but worked in many departments over the years. I have recently asked my store manager whether I can out of the of the schedule for a month or so and call in on certain day when the store needs me. The store manager had mentioned those kinds of positions are not being offered right now, but he will let me know once he speaks to his administrative assistant who handles the schedule at most of the time. I had also mentioned the same situation to the administrative assistant. She stated that she will talk to the store manager. I had also told her I could not be on the old schedule anymore. My reason for all this was that I am going back to school, which is far enough for me to live in a dorm. The next week my name was not in the schedule book. In addition, I did not get back any response from either person. I was never called in or notice about what their decision is. Since my name was not on the schedule, I assumed they took me off the schedule so that I can call them at their needs. However I call the administrative assistant a month later to find that he did not accept my schedule to come once a month. In addition, I can probably be on the schedule on Saturday and Sunday or accept resignation.


Asked on 2/09/10, 2:46 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Robert Sher Wagshal and Sher

I'm not sure what your question is, since you didn't ask one. Perhaps you are wondering in general what right if any you have in this situation. You are legally considered to be an employee at will, meaning you have no contract for a fixed period of time, nor any right to a specific number of hours. So basically if you want to work there you have to accept the schedule offered to you or quit.

Read more
Answered on 2/15/10, 10:02 am
Lesly Longa Longa Law P.A.

Unless you signed a contract with your employer, you are an at-will employee. Your employer has no obligation to keep an at-will employee on for a certain number of hours. In fact, you can quit or be fired also unless it is for an unlawful, discriminatory reason. Unfortunately, it's a take it or leave it situation, and everyone is replaceable in this economy. Regards,

Read more
Answered on 2/17/10, 2:20 pm


Related Questions & Answers

More Business Law questions and answers in Maryland