Is it legal for an employer to change a job description?

Negotiations are usually done on regular timetables, which limits the opportunity for employers to change established roles quickly. Employment laws developed for protected or special interest groups can shield employees from specific changes in their job descriptions. An employer cannot break any law in an attempt to change a job description.

Can a company change the job description without Union approval?

However, not every union contract explicitly covers all changes to job duties. In certain situations, an employer may be able to make some alterations without union approval. For example, if a contract allows the employer to make or revise policies, the company may be able to change a rule without negotiating with the union.

How are employees protected from a job change?

Employee Protections Against Job Changes. Employees are protected from changes in their job description that can be construed as retaliation by an employer in response to a worker exercising an employment right. For example, a whistleblower may have recourse if their job was changed after reporting a legal violation by their employer.

Can a company change your job description without consulting you?

During the course of your career with a company, you will find that your job and responsibilities change over time. But can your employer change your job description without first consulting you? What should your job description cover?

Can a company change the job description of an employee?

Generally speaking, an employer can change a job description whenever it is convenient to the company. In some situations, a change of job description requires negotiation with the employees or with a union. Job descriptions and the employees who fulfill them are protected when a formal employment contract has been established.

Is it legal to change someone’s job duties?

It is legal to change anyone’s job duties if it has nothing to do with race, creed, color or whistleblowing. However, you should document the reasons for the change carefully. Another no-go is when you can’t fire an employee – the union won’t let you, for instance – so you make her job so unpleasant she quits.

Can a employer change your job title at any time?

Consequently, unless you work under a collective bargaining agreement or another employment contract that specifies otherwise, generally, your employer may “legally” change your job description, (job duties, title, or position,) at any time, just as you may quit your job at any time.

Can a union contract change your job description?

An important exception covers employees who are governed by an employment contract or a collective bargaining agreement that stipulates a specific set of work roles or conditions. Many union contracts state very explicitly what duties are associated with various positions.

Can a employer make you sign a contract?

Sign This or Lose Your Job! Can My Employer Really Do This? Imagine coming to work one day and being told by your employer that you have to sign a contract that changes the terms of your employment (for the worse) or be fired. Sounds like a nightmare, right? Can your employer really do this?

Are there any legal requirements for a job description?

This doesn’t mean a job description has legal requirements, but a job description can certainly help your company adhere to labor and employment laws. Organizations benefit from writing job descriptions for their employees.

When do employees need to sign their job description?

If an employee doesn’t have the required competence, it’s the organization’s responsibility to recognize it and make it happen. I have moved this thread to the Occupation Discussions Forum.