I've been under the impression that your employer basically owns you as long as you are on their clock.
If you refuse that would be insubordination and they can fire you if you refuse to do anything they ask to do.
I'm definitely, positive that you say you want off because it's Christmas 🎄 that will make them mad. When you're running a business and you are trying to make money you don't need someone with a bad attitude and one you can't rely on. Then you're just asking to be fired.
Sorry 🧐
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Was this part of your initial contract? An employee is not an empowered that can not just make you do anything simply bc they wish it, you do have rights in that regard…I think you live in the United States in which case isn’t the Wild West, however what was agreed upon pre employment, is binding.
im sorry for your trouble I hope you do not miss the holidays. 💜
That can't force you to do it, but you can't force them to keep you as an employee either.
Obviously your job requires a lot of travel. If you can't do that job, or are unwilling to, then they need to find someone who can. This is how it works with all job requirements. If you don't want to travel, and your company won't compromise, it's time to look for a new job.
Usually when you re hired they will tell you about travelling. Usually they say 30% travelling or something like that. I do not know if you have much of a legal case, You do not have a contract.
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Jobs need to realize that they are just as disposable/replaceable as its employees. You dont owe them your life
Well. Your boss can’t kidnap you. You could quit. But contact a attorney. They know better then randos for sure lol
Your flexibility is on the application, if you put you can work holidays or switch locations, then you kinda signed it away
You need an employment lawyer if you are being forced to travel against your will mate
If travel is a part of your job I would say your employer can direct you to travel. Depending on your state laws. Sucks, but that's the modern reality. What sort of work do you do?
Yes they can and do
For example a prison job makes you travel in city sitting with a inmate hospital
Or cross the State from North to South that a 24 hour dayI would say that it depends on what your contract says and also what kind of work you do.
No one can "force" you to do ANYTHING. If you don't want to comply, quit or get fired.
Unless it is stipulated otherwise in a contract, they probably can within reason.
I think the laws vary by state. Call a labor law attorney
are you a pilot, sir?
Not force, but can fire for not doing your job…
It's a condition of your employment.
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