Legal Question in Employment Law in Minnesota

Unlawful Termination
Dear Sir or Ma'am,

In my job interview approx. 2 weeks ago it was understood (verbal contract?) that I would work only Tues/Thurs 6-1, unless otherwise consulted, and that I would be guaranteed those hours.

Now I am not on the schedule for those days/hours, and am expected to come in on other days, when I'm working at a hardware store, attending school, or taking part in family activities.

The owner tells us when to work and when to drop shifts rather than asks-- it is a struggle to remain assertive, for fear of being terminated.

My question is this: What is entailed in a ''verbal contract'' (can it simply be a verbal understanding of shifts), and does such an agreement act as trump over employer demands?

If my employer threatens termination on the grounds that I won't work the shifts she wants me to work, despite the verbal contract, what legal action can I take, and can I be awarded compensation for lost hours and possible damages?

Thank you very much sir or ma'am.

Bill--name removed-- St. Paul, MN

Asked on 11/16/04, 6:01 am

David Anderson Anderson Business Law LLC

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Re: Unlawful Termination

Was there any confirmatory memorandum of the job review?

What does your employee manual say about the subject?

I would need more info to answer your question, but you may have rights to compensation if you are terminated, perhaps beyond unemployment benefits.

Answered on 11/18/04, 12:52 pm

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