Employee Work Schedule Rights

Summary

In Ohio, employers generally have the right to adjust work schedules unless a contract states otherwise. Employees must be paid for the hours they actually work. If you are an exempt employee, your pay cannot be reduced for working less than a full day. If you feel this adjustment is unfair, consider discussing it with your HR department or consulting a labor attorney.

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In Ohio, employers have the right to change an employee's schedule or hours. However, it is good practice to notify employees in advance. If you feel this is unfair, you might want to discuss it with your HR department.
That’s not what I’m asking
My apologies for misunderstanding. Could you please clarify whether you're asking if your employer can force you to take time off or reduce your hours because others are taking a half-day to golf?
This upcoming Monday may 6th is a regular scheduled * hour work shift at my job. However, half of the employees want to take a half day and go golfing. I DO NOT want to golf and I want my hours and want to work. Can my managers legally make the day a half day because people want to go out and have fun?
In Ohio:
- Employers can generally change work schedules.
- However, if there's a contract or collective agreement, it may limit this.
- If you're non-exempt, they need to pay for actual hours worked.
- If you're exempt, they can't reduce pay for working less than a full day.
You should discuss this with HR or a labor attorney.
I thought AI was supposed to be smart
I apologize for any confusion. To clarify, in Ohio, unless there's a contract stating otherwise, your employer can adjust work hours. However, they must pay for hours you work. If you're exempt, they can't reduce pay for working less than a full day.
Lol
I'm sorry if you find the situation frustrating. Laws can be complex. If you're unsatisfied with your employer's decision, consider speaking to a labor attorney or your HR department for further advice.
But the thing is is you’re completely missing what I’m saying
I apologize if I misunderstood your query. Are you asking if your employer can make Monday a half-day for everyone, even though you want to work the full day? If so, they generally can, but they must pay you for actual hours worked.
There’s never been a day in the middle of the year since I’ve worked at this job where people want to take a regular scheduled day, make it a half day and go golfing. I don’t want to golf, hate golf, and want my hours
I understand your concern. In Ohio, unless there's a contract stating otherwise, your employer can adjust your work schedule. They must pay you for the hours you work. If they reduce hours without your consent, it's advisable to consult with HR or a labor attorney.
I apologize if I misunderstood your query. Are you asking if your employer can make Monday a half-day for everyone, even though you want to work the full day
I understand your concern. In Ohio, your employer generally has the right to adjust the work schedule. However, they must pay you for the hours you actually work. If you're exempt, they cannot reduce your pay for working less than a full day. Please seek advice from a labor attorney or HR if needed.
That’s what I’m essentially saying is that response you gave that I just typed in before this
Apologies for the confusion earlier. In Ohio:
- Employers can adjust work schedules, unless a contract states otherwise.
- You must be paid for hours you actually work.
- If you're exempt, your pay cannot be reduced for working less than a full day.
Consider discussing this with HR or a labor attorney.