Employer Schedule Change Rights

Summary

Employers in Colorado can generally change work schedules, including adding mandatory Saturdays, unless restricted by an employment contract or agreement. For salaried employees, this change may not necessarily increase regular working hours unless specified in the contract. Review any written agreements or contracts for specific terms regarding workdays.

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Can my employer add mandatory Saturdays to my schedule if when I was hired I notified them that I had a prior engagement and would not be able to work on Saturdays and was assured that I would not ever be required to work Saturdays?
In Colorado, employers generally have the right to modify work schedules, but it may depend on the terms of your employment contract or any agreements made during hiring.
Do you have a written employment contract or any written documentation of the assurance given regarding Saturdays?
For salaried employees whose regular schedule is Monday through friday, would adding mandatory Saturdays for * weeks in a row be considered increasing those employees regular working hours for those five weeks?
In Colorado, if you are a salaried employee, your employer can change your work schedule to include additional hours, including Saturdays. However, whether this constitutes an increase in regular working hours would depend on the terms of your employment contract or any written agreements made during hiring.
Do you have any written documentation that confirms the assurance given regarding not working on Saturdays?