Q&A

Can your employer call you in on your day off?

Can your employer call you in on your day off?

Yes, your employer may call you on day off.

Can your boss tell you what to do off the clock?

Many employees want to know: can an employer make you work off-the-clock in California? The answer is: no. It’s never legal for an employer to make a non-exempt California employee do off-the-clock work.

How do you politely say no to an extra shift?

Here are a few ways to tell your manager that you’re unavailable to pick up additional shifts:

  1. “Unfortunately, I already have plans during that time.
  2. “I’m sorry, I’m going to be out of town with my family.
  3. “I’m unavailable during that time, but if you need any help on Saturday, feel free to let me know.”

Can an employer change your schedule without your knowledge?

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Yes, in some cases. Generally, unless an employment contract or a collective bargaining agreement states otherwise, an employer may change an employee’s job duties, schedule or work location without the employee’s consent.

Can your boss text you on your day off?

Simple answer: Yes. It’s legal. No laws require vacation time, and as long as she’s not docking your pay for taking your kids to the doctor, she can bug you about it, and even require that you not do it. Long answer: Your boss has issues.

Can you get fired for not staying past your shift?

In general, employers are allowed to make remaining past their shifts a condition of their continued employment and fire them if they do not comply. There are a few industry-specific exceptions to that, where there is a public safety factor involved.

What’s a good reason to call out of work?

A good excuse to miss work is a real one. You have to miss work because you’re really sick, you need a self-care day, you have a family emergency or something else that’s genuine. Bear in mind that having a minor cough, stubbing your toe, feeling “tired” or other minor illnesses are not good excuses to miss work.

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How do you reject a coworker?

Tell them “no” in a kind and empathetic way.

  1. “I would really prefer to just keep things professional.”
  2. “Unfortunately, I’m going to have to decline. I’m not open to seeing anyone right now.”
  3. “It’s not you, it’s me.
  4. “I really value our friendship, and I’d rather keep it that way.”
  5. “I appreciate your offer.

Can your boss change your schedule last minute?

In most cases, yes. Federal employment laws—most notably the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)—allow for a number of employer changes, including changing the employee’s schedule. Some states have predictive scheduling laws that require the employer to give the employee advance notice of any schedule changes.

Can I be fired for leaving at my scheduled time?

Yes. Your employer can demand that you stay beyond your scheduled time, he does not have to give you advance warning, and he can fire you if you refuse. It’s unfair, but it is legal.

How to deal with annoying coworkers at work?

If the annoying behavior doesn’t affect work results in any way, then you need to work on your attitude and just let it go. We all must work with people who irritate us from time to time.

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What to say to a coworker when you break the rules?

Say nothing to your coworkers when you break the rules at work — for instance, taking a sick day when you are not actually sick — or it will inevitably come back to bite you. 10. Keep quiet about your plans to transfer to another department.

How do you ask your manager for time off?

Sit down with your manager and say something like this: “I’ve been extremely accommodating of the scheduling constraints that we have, taking on significant work of Alex’s when he leaves and never taking time off myself. In the 17 months I’ve been here, I’ve taken one sick day and no other time off.

Should you tell your manager about your crush on coworkers?

All you can do by sharing your glorious plans is make your coworkers feel bad about their own limited horizons. 7. If you have a crush on a coworker or if you and they are dating, keep it quiet with your other coworkers until the relationship is solid enough to tell your manager about.