Do I have to tell my boss why I cant work certain days?

If you are scheduled to work the day you want to take off, you should let your employer know, but you do not have to tell them why though some employers will need to know to consider if it’s a valid reason.

Can an employer make you work on days you are not available?

Your employer cannot make you work on a day contractually guaranteed to be your day off. Written employment contracts and religion are the only reasons the employer could not require you to work on your day off—and fire you if you don’t. There is some good news, though, at least for hourly employees.

Are employers allowed to ask why you need time off?

No federal law prohibits employers from asking employees why they are out sick. They are free to ask questions such as when you expect to return to work. They may also require you to furnish proof of your illness, such as a note from a physician.

Is it illegal to be scheduled against availability?

Yes, they can do that. Employers have full discretion and authority in setting work days and hours.

Can my boss contact me when I am off sick?

Besides, as an employer, you have a duty of care. According to Mandy Fitzmaurice, writing for HR news, “you are most definitely allowed to contact a sick employee when they are signed off, in fact you have a ‘duty of care’ to keep in touch and see how they are doing.”

Can my boss fire me for not coming in on my day off?

Firing an employee during his or her day off is a complicated question in employment law. Unfortunately for most workers the answer is: yes. You can be fired on your day off for refusing to show up at work if your employer asks you to come.

Can an employer deny time off without pay?

All employers in California must abide by all FMLA and CFRA regulations without exception. However, an employer has every right to deny an employee’s request to use accrued vacation time or paid time off, but the employer must usually provide some kind of reasonable explanation.

Can employer change your availability?

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. Upon returning from FMLA leave, employees must be reinstated to their job or an equivalent one.

Can employees change their availability?

Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), employers are allowed to change an employee’s schedule at will, without any advance notice or the requirement to post the schedule in advance.

What happens if you don’t tell your employer where you’re going?

Sign up here to get top career advice delivered straight to your inbox every week. In some companies if you don’t tell them where you’re going, they’ll assume you’re going to a competitor and they’ll walk you out the door then and there. That’s sad but it happens.

What if I can’t work on certain days or hours?

If there are certain days or hours you simply cannot work, say so. However, emphasize that you are open and flexible about any other days or hours they may need. It will show the employer that you will make your work a priority.

Can a prospective employer ask me if I have children?

Note: A prospective employer is not legally allowed to ask whether or not you have children and you’re not required to volunteer this information. Why It Works: This is an appropriate answer for either part-time or shift work. It clearly states the hours that you are available to work so there would be no misunderstandings.

Why do employers ask for hours on a job application?

If you are applying for a shift job or a part-time job, an employer might ask this question because they want to see if you would be willing to work less popular days and hours (like nights and weekends). If you are applying for a full-time job, the employer might want to know if you are willing to work hours and days outside of a typical workweek.