Work questionnssss

[Adrian Foley]

I have a question about work laws in Minnesota.

As some of you know, I work at Subway- they only schedule me on Saturdays and Sundays usually.

Anyway, I worked on Sunday (11-4) and on Monday they apparently put up a note about a "Mandatory meeting" on Saturday morning (I didn't work until 4, so obviously I didn't go in.)

Anyway, they were threatening to write me up for not going to the meeting, to which I had replied that was complete bull****, and they should have contacted me about the meeting.

The new manager says, "State law allows the workplace to change the schedule two days beforehand without notifying the employees it pertains to. It is their job to come in and make sure nothing has changed."

Of course, this would mean during the five days I don't work, I would have to drive five miles there and back each day. That's 50 miles. I get 40 miles to the gallon on my Jetta. So that's 1.25 gallons every week. 5 gallons a month, 60 gallons a year. Last time I bought gas it was about 3.50 a gallon, so that's 4 dollars a week.

There is no way in hell they can do that, right?

[Nixon]

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Good question. I skimmed over some information on this site, but you might contact them directly if you can't find an answer.

[Magus]

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Sounds like they're trying TO TAKE YOU FOR A RIDE

[Adrian Foley]

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My dad says they can basically do whatever the hell they want, since they're a franchise (and don't really have an HR department). He also suggested I write up this manager for everything she does wrong until she gets fired.

[Chrono]

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Your place of employment doesn't have a phone?

[Karr Lord of Chaos]

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might be wise to look into other work. when your workplace starts pulling crap like this then you know they are trying to get rid of you. its common curtsy to give an employee a call if their schedule has been changed. stuff can change, the least they can do is give you a five minute phone call to let you know.

[Red Dragon]

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Your place of employment doesn't have a phone?

Pretty much what I was going to suggest. Just call ahead and make sure nothing is changed.

[Adrian Foley]

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Pretty much what I was going to suggest. Just call ahead and make sure nothing is changed.

... every day?

Edit: The thing is, there are only 1-2 people on a shift every time, it gets really busy, (and no caller ID) so any time I do call in, no one answers.

[Red Dragon]

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I would guess just get your managers or assistant-managers phone numbers. At least around here, it's their job to help you out if you contact them. Just call in a couple days before your shift and ask if any changes have been going on.

[The_Real_Crunk]

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I wouldnt call in ahead of time all the time. Hell I DONT call in all the time. If they change your schedual, and dont tell you a thing about it, or call you to let you know or anything, its their fault if you don't show up.

Its juts common sense on the managers part.

[Zeroth]

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That's some major bullcrap they pulled on you. It should be their responsibility to call and let you know what's up, and not the other way around. It sounds like you have a crappy manager.

[DK]

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If you're not going to get fired for it then who cares?

[Zeroth]

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If you're not going to get fired for it then who cares?

It's the point of it. She got yelled at for something that shouldn't have been her fault.

[Jamos]

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Unfortunately, they can do this, but it isn't fair to someone in your situation. You don't live in the area and you would be going completely out of your way to check. There is no way for you to know about a meeting that is posted after you have left. Unless, you have some creepy power to send your spirit over there from your area of residence. Really should talk to them about this so that such events don't repeat themselves.

[Adrian Foley]

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I already did, told her it would be great if she could call me if something changes. She said "No, it's your responsibility."

Needless to say, I'm looking for a new job.