Can a part time employee be forced to work full time?

Your employer states that your part-time role is redundant. Unless your employer has a contractual right to do this (which is unlikely), your employer cannot change your role from a part-time to a full-time role without your agreement.

Can I refuse to go back to work because of coronavirus?

The government have published guidance on safer travel during coronavirus, which may be helpful. If you reasonably believe that the threat to your health is serious and imminent, then you can refuse to go to work.

Can I be forced to work reduced hours?

Yes, it’s legal—so long as you can justify your need to do so. For the reduction in working hours, employment law does require you to provide a legitimate reason. And it’s important to remember you keep your employees well informed during the process.

Can a company fire you for not working overtime?

If your contract says you have compulsory overtime but it’s ‘non-guaranteed’, your employer doesn’t have to offer overtime. But if they do, you must accept and work it. Your employer could take disciplinary action or dismiss you if you don’t do the overtime you’ve agreed to.

What constitutes a full-time employee?

Definition of Full-Time Employee For purposes of the employer shared responsibility provisions, a full-time employee is, for a calendar month, an employee employed on average at least 30 hours of service per week, or 130 hours of service per month.

Can my employer change my hours for part-time to full-time?

If you want to submit an Employment Tribunal claim, there is a strict time limitation to do so – you must bring a claim within three months less a day of the date your change occurred (for breach of contract), the date of your dismissal (for unfair dismissal), or the date of the acts complained of (for discrimination).

Do I have to show my employer my Covid test results?

Employees do not have to disclose the result, unless this impacts on their working ability (e.g. if they need to self-isolate for 7 days the employer will need to make plans to manage their absence).

Can employee refuse to return to work?

Can disciplinary action be taken against an employee refusing to return? Unless an employee has a valid reason not to return to work, for example, where they feel unsafe to do so, they remain contractually bound to resume their previous role within their normal place of work, albeit on reasonable notice.

What are my rights if my employer wants to reduce my hours?

Can your employer reduce your hours, or lay you off? The short answer is – only if your employment contract allows it. If not, your employer will have to negotiate a change to your contract. You should also check if your contract allows you to take on another paid job while you’re on reduced hours.

Can an employer reduce your hours without notice?

If you do not have a contract, your employer can legally reduce your work hours or cut pay and you may not have any recourse. Thus, unless you are protected by a union contract or employment agreement, your employer can legally fire you, demote you, or change your work hours at any time and for any reason.

Can I say no to overtime?

Yes, your boss can tell you that you need to work overtime. They can also legally fire you for saying “no.” But any mandatory overtime request needs to fall under the rules and regulations for your state and under federal law.