Can a job force you to travel without your consent?

[Finchie40]

My job has been having me travel a lot lately and I been doing it , even though I been hesitant with it My boss is now being an asshole about it when I told him I will not be able to travel the next few weeks , because I have other things I have planned , especially with the holidays around the corner. He made a comment saying I am not going to pay you to sit on your ass? Can a company force you to travel without your consent? I am about to call an attorney because I didn’t sign up for this and now I feel my employment is going to be in jeopardy if I refuse. Has anyone ever dealt with this before?

Updates

+1 y

I spoke to my boss and everything is cool , I am only going to be traveling for a few days each week , so I can’t really complain since they are still paying my salary , I will be home for the holidays 😋

[sage2021]

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 🧐

[Finchie40]

I am only refusing this time because I have other obligations , i am willing to cash in my PTO as well if
That’s a problem for them

[sage2021]

@Finchie40
I'm not sure what you mean by PTO 🤔 Is it overtime pay? 🤷🏼‍♀️
Did you figure out how to follow me yet? 🎄🎀🎄

[Finchie40]

PTO personal time off that I earned , I have like 200 hours I haven’t used , you have to follow me , I sent you a request

[sage2021]

@Finche40
By the way are you in one of those States where an employer and employee, neither of them need a reason. I can't remember what that's called, but it depends on the state you are in.

[Finchie40]

I spoke to my boss and he is being cool about it , I am only going to travel for a few more weeks but for only 3 days out of the week , they need me to train a new guy , so I can handle 3 days a week , I can’t really complain to much considering they are still paying me my salary

[VIVANT]

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. 💜

[Finchie40]

Thank you and no I won’t
Miss the holidays , I just spoke to my boss and he is being cool about it , I only have to travel 3 days a week , so I am not complaining cuz they are still paying me my salary

[WindAtMyBack]

An employer can pretty much ask you to do anything they want, so long as it's legal. I have not once in my life heard of a job description or list of duties being binding. In the very rare case of a written employment contract, it may not even have a job title, let alone a list of duties.

[WindAtMyBack]

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.

[exitseven]

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.

[exitseven]

Thanks for the MHO😎

[DizzyDesii]

Jobs need to realize that they are just as disposable/replaceable as its employees. You dont owe them your life

[Finchie40]

Yea I told them since the holidays are approaching , I don’t have the extra funds to put out for travel , since
My company reimburses me , I told them I need the money upfront if they want me to travel, they said never mind. I also looked up the laws in my state and it says a company can not force you to travel and you can’t be terminated as well , so I pretty much got them by the balls lol

[DizzyDesii]

Pump em for all the cum 👊

[Summeroflove]

Well. Your boss can’t kidnap you. You could quit. But contact a attorney. They know better then randos for sure lol

[ChicoFromThe305]

Your flexibility is on the application, if you put you can work holidays or switch locations, then you kinda signed it away

[KrakenAttackin]

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?

[JacobJordan]

You need an employment lawyer if you are being forced to travel against your will mate

[KostasKouvalis]

No one can "force" you to do ANYTHING. If you don't want to comply, quit or get fired.

[jimmy2]

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 day

[Anonymous]

I would say that it depends on what your contract says and also what kind of work you do.

[LiamJHayden]

Unless it is stipulated otherwise in a contract, they probably can within reason.

[Staximus]

I think the laws vary by state. Call a labor law attorney

[NathanDavis]

are you a pilot, sir?

[Finchie40]

No I am not , but I been flying a lot lately for my job lol , I am a manager , they need my help training new employees

[NathanDavis]

regional or local manager?

because even as a local manager, for a company big enough... you certainly are required to travel if needed

whether is in the contract or not, that's a different story

[RedInnocent68]

Not force, but can fire for not doing your job…

[JamesRandiDebates]

It's a condition of your employment.

[HelpfulWoman]

Read your contract