On Call Work Requirements

Summary

Employers in nebraska can generally modify job requirements, including on-call duties, if there is no employment contract or union agreement. They should provide reasonable notice, but the definition of reasonable can vary. If you find the change unfair, consider discussing it with your employer or seeking advice from a local employment attorney.

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I work at a gas station part time and was never required to be on call or told that I would be on call. My boss has suddenly decided that we are now required to be on call certain days of the week, whether we want to be or not. Is this legal?
Hey ****! In Nebraska, the employer generally has the right to change job requirements unless there’s a contract stating otherwise. However, they should provide reasonable notice. Do you have any employment contract or union agreement that might address this issue?
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In Nebraska, if there's no employment contract or union agreement, employers can typically modify job requirements, including on-call duties. They should provide reasonable notice, but what's considered "reasonable" can vary. If you feel this change is unfair, consider discussing it with your employer or seeking advice from a local employment attorney.